This large brass nut was donated to the Clausen Museum collection in 1967 by Bill Johnson. It was recovered from the steamship Mariposa. While the specific purpose of this nut is unknown, its 13 1⁄2 inch diameter suggests it was designed to withstand immense force while providing a secure, durable fastening in a harsh marine environment. Brass resists seawater corrosion, making it ideal for marine applications.
The SS Mariposa was an iron ship built in 1883 in Philadelphia by the William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company. The ship was sold in 1912 to the Alaska Steamship Company, but not renam...
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