Square Mooring and Boom Defence Chain

This type of chain was used for securing ships in dock, and to defend harbours.

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Source Image no. 2 courtesy Black Country Society
Source Image no. 1 West Point Museum
Source Image no. 3 courtesy Ron Moss
Source Chain & Anchor Making in the Black Country by Ron Moss I.S.B.N. 0-7509-4221