Terms of the Trade: Sailor's Fid

A sailor’s fid, or marlinspike, was an essential item in a sailors’ everyday equipment, and was commonly used throughout the maritime era now known as the Age of Sail (circa 1550-1850). They came in a variety of sizes designed to suit all the requirements of a busy working vessel.

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