BHC2480

Thomas Brunton Long Caption: Thomas Brunton was the inventor of studded-link, marine chain cable, which was used to replace hempen cables and is still in use today. (Unlike ordinary chain, the studs prevent the cable from becoming kinked in use). He patented this invention as number 3671 on 26 March in 1813 and, in association with his brother, William, set up a factory in Stepney, where he produced this patent chain cable. Brunton received considerable support from ship owners in England and from the French government, for its navy. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: BHC2480 Artist: Sir George Hayter Date: 1832 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 1270 mm x 1016 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.