Description: Rare SS John B Hamilton Ship WW2 Storm Oil Can F.L. Woodward NY Maritime Antique This item was purchased from the estate of Lionel Young ( U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary ). Here is the link to Mr. Young's obituary -https://www.brownfh.net/obituary/lionel-young Being offered is this rare storm oil can that was removed from a lifeboat off of the SS John B. Hamilton WW2 liberty ship. Appears to be a 2 or 3 gallon can. Original label tag on one side reads Manufactured by F.L. Woodward N.Y. The galvanized can measures 16" in length. Rare piece of history! Good condition! Storm oil is oil used to calm an area of water. It has been claimed that it has been used to calm seas to facilitate rescues. Steamships and lifeboats from many countries were required to carry them until the end of the 20th century.[2][3] The United States Maritime Service Training Manual included storm oil in the list of general equipment aboard lifeboats,[4] while the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 mandated them for British vessels until 1998.[2][3] Frequently vegetable oil or fish oil was used as a cheap form of oil.[2]
Price: 399.95 USD
Location: Andalusia, Alabama
End Time: 2025-01-21T02:07:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.95 USD
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