claw of Archimedes

claw of Archimedes is a siege engine or weapon type.

Also recorded as Archimedes Claw; iron hand.

Overview

Catalogue entries for arms and armour state maker, marks, mechanism and, where relevant, licensing. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

large fulcrum based pole with rope and anchor, by hooking ship and applying weight at other end, lift is applied to the vessel capsizing and scuttling it.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Claw of Archimedes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q146938: claw of Archimedes
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