This rare lifeboat water cask once served as an essential part of a ship’s emergency equipment — designed to store fresh drinking water aboard lifeboats for sailors awaiting rescue. Constructed from thick staved hardwood with riveted brass bands, this compact barrel was built to withstand sea conditions while keeping its contents secure and potable.
A brass filler port and tight-fitting end cap complete the design, while a carrying handle allows quick loading into lifeboats during emergency drills or abandon-ship situations. Evidence of authentic shipboard use gives this piece a ton of maritime character and historical appeal.
