Tools
The broad range of items recovered from the sunken ironclad reflects the many daily activities of the U.S.S. Cairo crew.

Drawing Pen Staff
Made by Eberhard. Faber, 133 Wiliam Street, NY
There are knife marks visible where the pencil was sharpened. The manufacturer is today known as the Faber Castille Company.
Wood. L 13.3, Dia .8 cm
Vicksburg National Military Park, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, VICKC 1059

Pencil
Wood. L 17.6, Dia .8 cm
Vicksburg National Military Park, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, VICKC 1053

Ice Pick
Ferrous metal, wood. L 16.5, Dia (handle)2.2 cm
Vicksburg National Military Park, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, VICKC 1195