Ratchet winch

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Diagram from ‘Mountain Rescue Techniques’
A ratchet winch being used in Norway, 2001
Description
A ratchet winch with two turning handles.
Inscription description
“TYROMONT ALPINGATE HABEN WELTRUF( )GEBR. KOLLENSPERGER A 6010 INNSBRUCK TYROL-AUSTRIA”
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Tullymore Outdoor Centre, Northern Ireland
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
This winch was part of the IKAR (International Kommittee on Alpine Rescue) equipment that was produced mostly in Austria from the 1950’s onwards and made available to rescue teams throughout Europe. Designed to be used with wire, the system was not really suited to British mountain rescue and very few items found their way into the UK. This one lay unused for many years in the Tollymore Outdoor Centre in N. Ireland until it was donated/loaned to SMHC.
Object Production
Production Place:
Austria
Materials:
metal
Maker:
GEBR. KOLLENSPERGER
Colour:
silver, gold, black
Dimensions:
37(h) x 63(w) x 50(d)cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
652.2008.3
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
11/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Mountain Rescue
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007