This is part of the capstan on the USS Constitution. It is used to hoist the anchor from the ocean floor back to the ship. Posts would be inserted into each of the holes. Sailors would then use the posts to turn the capstan and pull the anchor up.
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Someone spends a lot of time keeping that brass gleaming!
I cannot even get the bottoms of my pots to look this good!
You need a few sailors to come in and scrub them ship-shape.
I do!!
I gave up trying long ago. 😉
Me too.
🙂
I agree. Those sailors do a great job.
love the reflection 🙂
Thank you Alex. It must be a day for reflection photos.
Mystical reflections and color. 🌟✨💫
Yes, that reflection was a happy coincidence.
Those are the best kind, in my opinion. 👀🍃
Spit spot shined!!! And is that you in the reflection?
It is! Nothing like a Navy shine.
Loving the shine and reflections and hope your Monday was great! ☺️☀️💫
It was a very productive day. Thanks, Hedy
Interesting painting on it.
I think it’s a reflection in brass, but I like the look.
O! Thank you for clarifying that!
What a cool shot Chris! I love the reflections you caught. Nice technique!
Thank you, Sandra. The ship has a lot of interesting angles and images beyond the obvious.
Wow! Is it ever shiny!
A Navy shine.
Aw – love the gleam of brass on a ship-shaped ship!