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December 13, 2022 (use the "refresh" button to reload this page as items are added)
Arrived: container of ship salvage from the Alang ship breaking yard.

 

 As always, plese call or email 24 hours in advance if you are planning a visit to the shop to see a specific item so we can make sure it is brought to the shop from the warehouse.  Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

Included in this shipment are:
anchors, charts, clocks, compasses, crockery, day shapes, deadlights, flags, hardware, instruments, lights, liferings, pilot ladders (Jacob's ladders), portholes, porthole tables, and more... 

Salvage is from vessels including but not limited to:
famed architect Renzo Piano's P&O cruise ship
Karnika / Pacific Jewel (IMO#8521220),  Norwegian cruise ship MS Leisure World * aka Skyward * (IMO#6921828), Carnival cruise ship Ocean Dream (IMO#7915096), Norwegian Cruise Line's Marco Polo (IMO# 6417097), Carnival cruise ship Fascination (IMO #9041253), Finland-built Norwegian cruise ship Albatros (IMO#7304314),MV USL-1 Panama (IMO#7821831), MV Jingu Maru (IMO#9021423), Pioneer P Kingstown,Trans Pacific 5 Panama, Mutha Supreme Portsmouth (IMO#8514112), Prayast Alofi (IMO# ), Baltic Highway Panama (IMO#9243461), M.V. Kita Alofi, Jose Bright Panama (IMO#8920361), MT Nurbano 1 Panama (IMO#8008383), MED Tokyo Monrovia (IMO#7224291), tanker N/T Itaituba (IMO#8920505), cruise ship MV Amusement World (IMO# ), MV Ocean Highway Panama (IMO#9205988), French-built cruise ship MSC Melody (IMO#7902295),ro-ro / passenger ship Dahab (IMO#8317590),         and
others...

Items that are salvaged should not be expected to be perfect or free from flaws; all salvaged items have been removed from working vessels.  Any concerns about condition should be discussed prior to purchase. We try to picture or mention any issues that may be "less than good salvaged condition" so please take the time to read the descriptions.

Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.

 
Ship wheels
all salvaged from ships; never reproductions
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.

salvaged original 6-spoke ships wheel (INV #29/1)
 appx 32" across handle tip to handle tip, appx 8 kg, 18  lbs
*rough condition*


salvaged original 8-wspoke ship's wheel (INV #77/1)
only available for LTL freight shipping; not UPS-able:
 appx 36" across handle tip to handle tip, appx 9 kgs, 20 lbs
Anchors, chain, grates, wood ship flooring, ladders & railings
salvaged from ships *unless described otherwise
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.

*new production, small recast iron anchor
(great yard art or flower bed size)
-fluked kedge yachtsman anchor w/ stock,
shank length 31", stock (crossbar) 27",
fluke to fluke measurement 20", 57
lbs/each
(INV #95)


salvaged Jacob ladders (aka pilot ladders,
disembarking ladder, rope ladders - SOLAS)
-teak steps (rungs), side rope, plastic "step fixing" pieces
available by the step/rung (each appx 1' apart)
Ex: one 13 rung/step ladder = appx 13' (60 lbs)
*great for treehouses! (INV #96):



salvaged ship grates - beautiful small sizes, buttery wood!
 (rare & hard to find!)
picture above size range: appx 14" x22" (A: far left, front), 13 1/2" x 33 1/2" (B: bottom center), 13 1/4" x 43" (C: vertical piece in background)
(INV #25)
 
 


salvaged bunk ladders (INV #29) from the
passenger / cruise ship MS Leisure World
(built 1969 in Germany for Norwegian Cruise Lines)
 
appx 58-60" tall, 13" w:




salvaged original small ship's anchor
(great yard art or flower bed size)
fluked kedge yachtsman anchor w/ stock,
shank length 30", stock (crossbar) 26",
fluke to fluke measurement 16", 17 kg, 38
lbs
(INV #30/2

salvaged original ship's anchor
fluked kedge yachtsman anchor w/ stock,
*does not fold / collapse; must be shipped as pictured.
shank length 72", fluke to fluke measurement 51", stands appx 68" tall.
330 kg / 726
lbs. (INV #85):

salvaged original ship's anchor
fluked kedge yachtsman anchor w/ stock,
shank length 60", stock (crossbar) 55",
fluke to fluke measurement 39"w, 200 kg / 440
lbs
(INV #86/1):

salvaged original small ship's anchor
(great yard art or flower bed size)
shank length 45", (no crossbar)
fluke to fluke measurement 24", 21 kg, 46
lbs
(INV #30/1):
 Salvaged original lighting
all salvaged from ships...
*lighting does not come wired
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.



 

 
salvaged cast aluminum ship's XL foxlight
manufactured by: "Rig-A-Light Company Inc. Houston, Texas USA"
type Cat M-1000
appx 15 1/2" visible glass diam, 19 1/2" face diameter, 21 1/2" diam w/hardware, 23" tall, 33 lbs (INV#13/4)


 

salvaged aluminum (with painted iron cage)
Swedish-made, oval "tiki bar" lights (INV #47)
appx 13" x 7 1/2" x 6" depth from wall,
 appx 10 lbs/each:



 

 

salvaged brass ship's deck lights:
hanging style, "short",
appx 19" tall, 18" OD face,
appx 32 lbs/each
 


salvaged brass ship's deck lights:
flange mount *
"tall with 90 degree flange"
 appx 19" tall body, 23 1/2" to top of flange,
18" OD face,
appx 35 lbs/each
 


salvaged brass ship's deck lights:
hanging style "tall",
appx 22" tall, 18" OD face,
appx 34 lbs/each
Portholes / Deadlights
& Porthole tables

all salvaged: brass and aluminum: "OD" = overall diameter, "GD" = glass diameter
all measurements are approximate (SEE OTHER PORTHOLES IN STOCK HERE)
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.

Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.


(to be pictured)
salvaged brass round 2 dog portholes 14" (INV#52)
appx " OD, " GD, appx lbs


(to be pictured)
salvaged brass round 2 dog portholes 12" (INV#57)
appx " OD, " GD, appx lbs

(to be pictured)
salvaged aluminum round deadlight / fixed window
 (INV#42)
appx " OD, " GD, appx  lbs/each







 
salvaged round brass porthole (INV #68)
made into a table; (2 dogs up)
appx dims: 22 1/2" tall to top of dogs, 21" to
table top, 22" diam, (appx 36 kg, 80 lbs/each)
 only available for LTL freight shipping; not UPS-able:

salvaged round ALUMINUM porthole (INV #67)
made into a table; (3 dogs up)
appx dims: 24" tall to top of dogs, 21" to
table top, 21" diam, (appx 22 kg, 48 lbs/each)
 only available for LTL freight shipping; not UPS-able

ship crockery:
all salvaged, original from ships
(INV#87)
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.


 



National Navigation Co. (Egypt)


 



  
Phoenix Reisen Bonn (Germany)
salvaged from the Maxim Gork
General ship salvage:
all salvaged: block pulleys, bells, bumpers/fenders, cargo nets, charts, clocks, compasses, day shapes, flags, hardware, horns, line (rope), name boards, liferings, lifeboat oars, telegraph,
rope (line)...
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.



salvaged mod ship's clocks - iron case (INV #57)
battery operated.
-Kappa & Hanil (Korea), Citizen & NHE -Nippon Hakoyu Electronics- (Japan)

 appx 8 3/4" diam, appx 3 lbs/each



salvaged mod radio room ship's clocks (INV #35)
brass / nickel plated brass case, battery operated. quartz.
-Wempe Hamburg (Germany).
 appx 9" diam, appx 2 lbs/each



salvaged aluminum ship's clocks (INV #46)
Soviet - 8 day clock with key.
 appx 8" face diam, appx  lbs/each



salvaged brass ship's electrical switches
with light (plastic covers)

 appx 4" x 4", appx <1 lbs/each (INV#71)


salvaged brass ship's electrical switches

 appx 4" x 4", appx <1 lbs/each

salvaged lifeboat oars; original paint and stripped
13-15' long each (INV#97)
*only available to ship LTL freight in full size; oversize charges apply; available to ship after being CUT via UPS.


salvaged ship's block pulleys with metal sheaves (#59)
single, double and some triple sheave, appx 5-10 lbs/each
(pictured pieces: double sheave 8" cheek (wood portion) & 13" overall height)


*
Specialty item: Carnival Cruise Ship Salvage:
Ocean Dream (Panama)
salvaged lifeboat oars; original paint and stripped
13-14' long each (INV#1)
*only available for LTL freight shipping;

salvaged ship liferings; REPAINTED (INV #90)
appx 31" outside diameter, 5-9 lbs/each
 
salvaged original ship liferings (INV #91)
appx 31" outside diameter, 5-9 lbs/each


salvaged original TINY liferings (INV #20)
appx 14 1/2" outside diameter, 2 lbs/each

*NO CASH VALUE*
Salvaged Carnival cruise ship casino chips
from the Fascination's Casino Royale (IMO #9041253)

Rare & hard to find:
salvaged WOOD XL marker buoys (INV#88/4)
appx 37" tall, 11" wide (22 lbs/each):


Rare & hard to find:
salvaged original CANE day shapes: Diamond
(INV#2)
*sorry, not available for shipping due to fragile nature.
appx 48" tall x 24" diameter, 9 lbs /each


 
Rare & hard to find:
salvaged original CANE day shapes: Cylinder
(INV#2/3)
*sorry, not available for shipping due to fragile nature.
appx 48" tall x 24" diameter, 9 lbs /each

salvaged metal day shapes (INV#13)
sizes & weights range (10-40 lbs/each):
"small" appx 24" tall
"medium" appx 31" tall
"large" appx 35" tall



salvaged original ship's netted day marker / day shape:
round / "ball" shape; appx 24" diam
aka "anchor ball" (INV#99/B)

salvaged deck safety equipment:
original ship's netted day marker / day shape:

"diamond" shaped (appx 48" tall x 22" diam) INV#99/D


salvaged deck safety equipment:
original ship's netted day marker / day shape:
cylinder; appx 32" tall x 24" diam, INV#99/C

salvaged brass ship's compass on stand (ROUND)
Nunotani #1, base appx 18" diam, face 9 3/4" od face,
12" inc. gimbal, 9" tall including base, appx 31 lbs,






salvaged brass ship's compass on stand (rectangular)
by B.Cooke & Son Ltd.  Hull, England.
N.S.K. 1977. SER. NO. 4327   (Rnd2Inv#62/2)
base appx 9 x 19", face 9 3/4" od, appx 31 lbs
  






salvaged brass ship's compass on stand (ROUND)
by Cassens & Plath #A169042.  (Rnd2Inv#62/13)
base appx 18" diam, face 9 1/2" od, appx 31 lbs.
  



salvaged brass ship's compass on stand (ROUND)
by Nunotani #4.  (Rnd2Inv#62/12)
base appx 18" diam, face 9 3/4" od, appx 33 lbs

salvaged original ship's medic stretcher
from the N/T Itaituba, (INV#3/1)
appx " x ", 16 lbs

salvaged original ship's crew recreation room benches
(INV#70)
appx 48" x 12" x 17 1/2" tall, 20 lbs /each

salvaged Japanese ship's lifeboat binnacle compass
 株式會社東京計器製作所 昭和210 月
by Tokyo Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd 1946.  (INV#48/1)
appx 12" base, 14" tall, appx 18 lbs.

salvaged ship's "bubble-type" clinometer
 fiberglass /bakelite (?) backer
by Moeller Instrument Co, USA.  (INV#65/1)
appx 19 x 10", appx 5 lbs
  

salvaged ship's inclinometer
aluminum & brass, no backer. (INV#49/1A)
appx 10x8", appx 3 lbs.
  

*
Specialty item: Norwegian cruise ship salvage:
Phoenix Reisen GMBH Bonn
Finland built MS Albatros (Nassau) (IMO# 7304314)
salvaged promotional cruise ship swag: logo cross body bags
(INV#6)



salvaged original ship's Norwegian pattern style horn
(INV#7/1), Serial No. 502. Bonar Bros & Co. Calcutta India.
appx 21" x 10" x 16" tall (incl. handle), 31 lbs


 
*
Specialty item: Karnika cruise ship salvage:
salvaged original teak "Lido deck" teak deck chairs
by Belgian manufacturer Tribù
(INV#10), appx 34" t, 23" w x 22" d, 20 lbs /each



salvaged Karnika cruise ship furniture:
"Lido deck" teak tables by Belgian manufacturer Tribù
(INV#22/4), appx 51" x 31 1/2" x 30" tall, 44 lbs



Karnika cruise ship salvage;
passenger cabin hooks: brass on wood backer.
 appx 19-24" wide, appx 2 lbs/each
(INV# 23/2),

salvaged original ship's hand-crank foghorn (red)
by Carter Nelson, England
click here for video - great sound!
(INV#37/1), appx 13 x 12" & 9" handle,16 lbs.

*
Specialty item: ship salvage:
salvaged police riot gear guards
Freestanding: the coolest valet stand you'll ever own!
(INV#11/2)
appx 49" tall, 23" wide, 17" depth inc. wheel, 80 lbs /each
 
unpacking: to be updated...
salvaged *material?* day shape (INV#13/1)
XL "ball" appx " diameter, 38 lbs


salvaged ship IRON inclinometers (INV#14/3)
sizes & weights range (11 lbs/each):
appx 22" wide x 16" ta



salvaged aluminum ship's sextant on display stand
Serial No. 0550, *no scope; display.
display board appx 18" wide x 16" deep
(appx 5 kg/each, 10 lbs



salvaged brass & aluminum ship's sextant on display stand
by Tamaya & Co, Ltd.  #2. *no scope; display.
display board appx 18" wide x 16" deep
(appx 5 kg/each, 10 lbs)



salvaged ship's 2" line
(INV#81/#), entire coil kg /  lbs
*all sales final on cut items

salvaged ship's instrument:
brass ship's pelorus on stand #3. INV #61/6.
by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd. North Shields.
new wood base appx 10" diam,
17" total height,  appx 12 lbs/each

salvaged ship's instrument:
brass ship's pelorus on stand #1. INV #61/6.
T.42 NSK 1971. 8025.


 
salvaged ship's instrument:
brass ship's pelorus on stand #2. INV #61/6.
T.42 NSK 1971. 8211
new wood base appx 10" diam,
instrument appx 9" to compass face, 16" total height,
 appx 12 lbs/each.
  
Steamer trunks, boxes, receptacles, etc:
all salvaged, original from ships.
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.


salvaged ship foot locker / trunk #1
(INV#5), appx " x " x ", lbs
salvaged ship foot locker / trunk #2
(INV#), appx " x " x ", lbs
salvaged ship foot locker / trunk #3
(INV#), appx " x " x ", lbs

salvaged sailor's writing desk - "small"
(INV#27/3), appx " x " x ", 24 lbs
*in store only; not available for shipping

salvaged sailor's writing desk - "medium"
(INV#27/2), appx " x " x ", 26 lbs
*in store only; not available for shipping

salvaged sailor's writing desk - ""
(INV#27/1), appx " x " x ", 9  lbs
Other salvaged items (architectural), etc:
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.

salvaged sounding board; aluminum
"At Sea / In Port" appx 43" x 30", 10 lbs:

unpacking:
salvage as art: salvaged original GLASS deck plan (INV #63/2)
MSC Melody "Oceanic Deck" (pirate attack!)
app x ", 9 lbs;
 

salvaged sounding board; white:
Noble Bully 1 "BOP Test Information"
appx 40" x 20", 15 lbs:
 
NEW production, salvage-inspired lighting, decor and hardware:
inspired by our salvaged pieces that we are no longer able to find...  the metal is all salvaged from various components and parts from ships;
even the aluminum parts of the ship's ice maker are reclaimed, melted down and recast into our new production lights!

*lighting does not come wired
Items that are available will read "available" under the photo; otherwise it has been sold.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.;
prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change
;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped
.




New production: brass 90 degree curved brass passageway light with copper shade
("medium" size) (INV#100)
appx 11" overall height, appx 11 lbs/each



new production "tiny/small" ALUMINUM
90 degree passageway lights; (INV #101)
appx 8" tall, no shade with this light
*interior use suggested in salt air climates



new, hand made Jolly Roger / "skull & bones" pirate flags.
with grommets. appx 25" x 43" (INV #80/1)

inspired by our salvaged brass base mounted
post lights, these newly made versions are
aluminum with brass accents
*interior use only suggested in salt air climates
appx 9 1/2" tall, base diam 6", 7 lbs/each INV#102


new production brass "Oslo" Post lights w/ Fresnel lens
appx 12" tall, 3 post base, holes appx 3 3/4"
apart in triangular pattern; 12 lbs/each



new item: "Small" new production solid brass bell
with bracket and arm.
appx 9" tall, 8" mouth diameter, 9" depth incl.
bracket and arm, appx 17 lbs/each (INV #103)
   
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