Drift Bottle And Registry Card. Released In June 1914 And Recovered By Langdale In 1996
Manufacturer
Captain Brown
Date1914
Object NameDrift Bottle
Mediumglass, paper
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Length: 23.5 cm diameter: at base 5.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022 by Fisheries Research Services.
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDMS025322
Keywords
It was recovered by the skipper, Captain Arthur Polsen, of the Lerwick registered fishing vessel Langdale on 3 December 1996 at 60o30'n, 0o05'w.
Bottle has identity number 676b. It is currently the Guinness book of records holder of the longest submerged bottle recovered. Bottle is encrusted with remains of sea life.
Captain Hardy
