Is it complete? Looks like it might be the shaft of a boot iron.
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It's a complete tool,I bought it when I was in the navy.(Hint,here)

I found a page from a Drew & Co., back catalogue that describes a "navy pattern marlin spike" but there is no corresponding picture.

There is a copyrighted image of a marlin spike with a lanyard attached to it. It looks similar to yours.

The Marlinspike is used to unlay rope, untie knots and splice rope. There's a reference to it being used to "form a toggle (for releasing ropes joined under tension such as with a belaying pin splice), or forming a makeshift handle."
(sourced Wiki).

It's usually 6 to 12 inches long but can be twice that length or longer - depending on the ply and length of the rope it is being used on.

It's made from metal, usually iron or steel. It may be issued as a separate tool or as part of a kit.

There's a reference to sailors who become skilled using the tool being calked "Marlin Spikes." The associated knowledge that includes knotting and splicing is called marlinespike seamanship.

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The challenge is well and truly won,the reward is Yours,Admiral.
Send us on the next quest in search of the answers you need.

I need some winks. This is an easy one I'm sure but in a world where entertainment requires power, this might not be familiar to some folks.
Just looking for what the article is and how it's used.
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Asleep for 5 hours. Please proceed with game play if you're certain you have the answer.
If you're wrong and go ahead, I've got a galley full of potatoes that need peeling.

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It's a cribbage board,it's used to keep score in the game of cribbage.

Wow. I haven't turned out the light yet and the challenge is won.
You're up sir.
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Aye,Aye,Admiral.

What are we looking at?Who made it?What did it cost when new?

Here's another picture.