References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW catalogues No. 34 & 36, both published in the 1920s
• C. DREW catalogue No. 37, 1947

This type of tool was evidently discontinued before the C. Drew & Co. "Marine Tools" catalogue of March 1, 1953 was published.

Navy Pattern Marlin Spikes:

Presumably used for splicing; no details found about the particular purpose of this type of marlin spike.

Caveat:

It is assumed in the listings presented below, that when tools have corresponding descriptions in different C. DREW catalogues, that they will also have the same dimensions and weights. This assumption may not always be correct.

Catalogue listings:

Marlin Spikes: Cast Steel, Spring Tempered. 12" long. Polished. Wt. per dozen: 23 lbs.

(Price per dozen):

$14.00 (from catalogues No. 34, 36, 37)

Marlin Spikes: Cast Steel, Spring Tempered. 14" long. Polished. Wt. per dozen: 28 lbs.

(Price per dozen):

$18.00 (from catalogues No. 34, 36, 37)

Marlin Spikes: Cast Steel, Spring Tempered. 16" long. Polished. Wt. per dozen: 42 lbs.

(Price per dozen):

$21.00 (from catalogues No. 34, 36, 37)