What is this nail I found on beach?

[ehuerte]

Found it nailed into some wood

 

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[stefen]

Brass maybe?

if it is, possibly from a wooden boat or ship...Test it with a magnet?

 

[ehuerte]

Thanks. Will do once I track down a magnet

 

[baspinall]

Should have posted your question in the "what is it" area.

 

[stevemc]

Bronze spike from an old ship. Brass isnt used in salt water.

 

[ehuerte]

Should have posted your question in the "what is it" area.

Thanks; new to the site