Item Number: MS0681
Made By: Model Shipways

It was thought that these "quick release"wooden fastening pins for securing the running ends of the running rigging appeared in the mid-17th century. However, belaying pins were found during the excavation of the Mary Rose, sunk in 1545, indicating that they were used at least 100 years earlier.

Boxwood / 5/16" / 8mm / 150 per pack