Need help identifying this object

[KThompson64]

I found this item while diving the John D Gill wreck off the coast of Wilmington NC. I was hoping to get some help identifying it. It was originally intact until my wife accidentally dropped it while dusting.

 

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[WoodsDigger]

Looks like dry cell battery from the cutaway view . No terminals ?

 

[Robot]

Hi KT Tompson64,
Welcome to the "Show"!
Looks to me to be a Small Electric Motor Gear Drive?

 

[xr7ator]

I think WoodsDigger has it.

 

[KThompson64]

No terminals just the cap on top and a metallic rod in the middle.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Take a hint before it gets worse. Wife is trying to tell you to get a maid

 

[WoodsDigger]

No terminals just the cap on top and a metallic rod in the middle.View attachment 2192098View attachment 2192099

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

An interesting find !

 

[WoodsDigger]

Looks like dry cell battery from the cutaway view . No terminals ?

The part with wires and terminals are probably in the radio room of the ship.

 

[Gare]

JUST a thought but what about the outside of a shock tube ?

 

[KThompson64]

Thank you WD. The attachment you sent seems to be spot on. I really appreciate the info you shared.