Wooden Peg Question

[old man]

Does anyone know when wooden pegs were last used to hold the beams on ships together? Was it sometime in the 1800's I'll try and post a picture later.

 

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[Southern_Digger]

Cannot assist you with that answer, however, consider this caulking procedure.... Once a spike is set in a hull, it can be sunk into the wood by using an iron pin. After which, a wooden plug is hammered atop it, thereby sealing the countersunk spike. The plug, or peg, is chiseled flush then sealant and/or copper covers that. If you found such, check it with a detector to determine if a spike is set below the peg.

 

[aquanut]

Cannot assist you with that answer, however, consider this caulking procedure.... Once a spike is set in a hull, it can be sunk into the wood by using an iron pin. After which, a wooden plug is hammered atop it, thereby sealing the countersunk spike. The plug, or peg, is chiseled flush then sealant and/or copper covers that. If you found such, check it with a detector to determine if a spike is set below the peg.

Good advice.

 

[Jolly Mon]

I am not an archaeologist or a shipwright, but I do know that treenails were definitely used in some areas of ship construction until well into the 19th century. Even some traditionally built 20th century vessels can have them. I think to be helpful in terms of dating, much depends on what hull components are being fastened by them.

 

[old man]

Cannot assist you with that answer, however, consider this caulking procedure.... Once a spike is set in a hull, it can be sunk into the wood by using an iron pin. After which, a wooden plug is hammered atop it, thereby sealing the countersunk spike. The plug, or peg, is chiseled flush then sealant and/or copper covers that. If you found such, check it with a detector to determine if a spike is set below the peg.

Ok Guys, I checked it with a Metal Detector. NO Metal in the Wood. Any other Ideas.

 

[Jolly Mon]

Once again, I am not an expert, but my understanding is that treenails, in and of themselves, are not really useful in determining the age of a vessel. A more comprehensive look at the details of construction is necessary. I am at a disadvantage because I am viewing on a mobile device, but it almost looks like some spar varnish is still visible near the center of the piece.

 

[trsrseeker]

My understanding is they are still used today in some parts of the world for the same reason they were used in past centuries - cost and convenience.

 

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[old man]

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Nice Pictures John. Looks like they have been on the beach for a awhile. What year wreck did they come From?