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Image of Puretic power block manufactured by Marine Construction & Design Co. in Seattle, ca. 2000
2017.62.1
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Puretic power block manufactured by Marine Construction & Design Co. in Seattle, ca. 2000

Marine Construction & Design Co. was founded in 1953 and is based in Seattle, Washington. They manufacture and supply fishing equipment, hydraulic components and drives, and marine equipment in the United States and internationally. The Puretic power block, invented by Croatian fisherman, Mario Puratic in 1953, is a mechanised winch and aluminum pulley used to haul nets on fishing vessels.
ID Number: 2017.62.1
Date: 2000
Physical Description: 1 Winch; metal, rubber; 60 in.H x 32 in.W x 29 in.D, 360 lbs (includes pallet)
Credit: MOHAI, 2017.62.1
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations, Maritime, Fish and Fishing

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