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. Badge awarded to Dr Attracta Rewcastle (1897-1951). A three-cornered gold badge, in the centre, a disc surounded by a wreath, a shield bearing an Irish harp above surrounded by interlace decoration. An Irish inscription on a scroll above: 'Fir Bhai
1915
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. Champion Thames barge pennant in white wool bunting, machine-sewn with red letters 'CHAMPION BARGE 1900'. With red borders and a Union Flag in the canton. Rope attached. Hand sewn repairs. RP/31/18a does not contain unique number or scale.
1900
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. Cutlass, the hilt of the cutlass consists of a black steel, half-basket guard with turned edges. The grip is formed from two pieces of wood, which have been riveted to each side of the tang. The steel blade is straight, double-edged with a spear point a
1900
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. Internal combustion engine
1900
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. lines & profile
1900
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. Lunar crater model - Copernicus, in glass fronted wooden frame. Frame is stained and varnished, slightly scratched at the corners. Brass hooks on the back for hanging. Item is very heavy. Label on the base of the glass gives details of the crater.
1900
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. Lunar mountain model - Piton. Plaster model mounted in purple velvet in wooden, gilded, moulded glass fronted frame. Label at the bottom of the glass gives details of the Lunar mountain, maker of the model and its presentation. Frame has a hinged back
1900
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. planking
1900
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. Unframed silk embroidery on a pale blue background depicting HMS 'Andromeda' 1897. Backed with pink stiffened cambric.
1900
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Admiral Robert Blake, General at Sea (1599-1657). Bronze maquette or reduction of the statue of Robert Blake (1599-1657) erected at Bridgwater, Somerset, to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth. It is a full-length standing figure in the dress of a P
1900
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Boat Deck on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Deck view on the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the arrangement of lifeboats and davits on the port side of the Boat Deck. This is a view looking aft, with the exterior of the First Cl
1900
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Bridge Deck on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Deck view on the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the port side of the Bridge Deck; a view looking forward. One of the lifeboats and the rigging of the mizzen mast are visible.
1900
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Bridge of the 'Saxonia' (1900). Deck view on the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) from the port side of the forward Boat Deck, looking aft. The photograph shows the bridge superstructure and funnel, with derricks and rigging in t
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Awarded to Able Seaman Thomas Willis, RN. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Awarded to Admiral of the Fleet, Earl David Beatty, G C B. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, c
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Awarded to Captain Kenneth Allan Ferrers Guy. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the r
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Awarded to Sergeant F G Smith RMLI. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal shiel
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Awarded to Ship's Cpl William Pugh. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal sheild, a capstan, etc. Legend: "ARM
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Obverse Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal sheild, a capstan, etc. Legend: "ARM
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L) Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal shield, a capstan, etc. Legend: "AR
1900
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China War Medal 1900. Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, with order (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX". Reverse: at the foot of a palm tree a trophy of flags, cannons, the royal shield, a capstan, etc. Legend: "A
1900
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Commemorative badge; To the Brazilian Fleet from the Argentina Fleet. Commemorative badge. To the Brazilian fleet from the Argentina fleet. Obverse: A badge in the form of a scroll. The arms of Brazil and motto on a ribbon below: 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DO
1900
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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Conspicuous Gallantry Medal awarded to Petty Officer 1st Class Edward Turner, ‘For services in connection with the recent operations in China’. Edward Turner served in HMS ‘Centurion’ and took part in t
after 1900
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Corridor in First Class accommodation on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing a corridor to the First Class staterooms on the port side of the Bridge Deck; a view looking aft, with stairs
1900
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Corridor to the First Class Ladies' Room on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the corridor to the First Class Ladies' Room on the port side of the Boat Deck; a view looking a
1900
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Deep sea submarine cable section. Submarine cable. A section of deep-sea type submarine cable that was laid between Pernambuco and Paraquay. The metal section of the cable is covered in gutta percha and hemp.
1900
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Deep sea submarine cable section. Submarine cable. Section of 'Deep-Sea' type submarine cable: Pernambuco - Paraquay mounted on a wooden tier stand.
1900
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Eclipse. original art: drawing
1900
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Emergency rations tin. Emergency rations. Ovoid shaped tin with a ring pull band to open it around the centre. There are traces of blue paint. Two labels (one partly missing) adhere to one side: 'EMERGENCY RATIONS (FIELD SERVICE) This ration is not
1900
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Emergency rations. Emergency rations. A cylindrical tin with a ring pull band opener round the centre. On an associated postcard: ' Emergency ration, issued to the Natal Naval Volunteers in Ladysmith, South Africa during the siege in 1900, brought ba
1900
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F.S.D. Esdale box. A black laquered box with a gold bird and foliage on the outside of the hinged lid. An inscription in gold letters inside the lide reads: 'In loving memory of F.S.D. ESDAILE who died of wounds received in action at TIEN-TSIN JULY 7
1900
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the wood-panelled First Class Dining Saloon, on the Shelter Deck; a view from the port side, looking forward. The well ab
1900
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the wood-panelled First Class Dining Saloon, on the Shelter Deck; a view from the port side, looking towards the piano at
1900
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First Class Entrance on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the First Class Entrance, at Boat Deck level; a view looking across to the starboard side. The stairs go down to the First Cla
1900
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the wood-panelled First Class Smoking Room, on the Boat Deck; a view of the port side, looking aft. The corridor to the Fi
1900
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the wood-panelled First Class Smoking Room, on the Boat Deck; a view of the port side, looking forward.
1900
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First Class stateroom on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Cabin interior on the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing a four berth stateroom in First Class accommodation on the Bridge Deck. Cunard Line insignia appears on the bedspreads
1900
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HMS Terrible breech-loading gun. Scale: Unknown. Gun carriage from a model of a breech-loading gun (1895).
1900
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HMS Terrible breech-loading gun. Scale: Unknown. Model of a breech-loading gun (1895), mounted on a field gun carriage. The gun, mounts and large spoked wheels with axle are made from lacquered brass and are secured to a rectangular wooden frame, the lowe
1900
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HMS Terrible breech-loading gun. Scale: Unknown. Model of a breech-loading gun (1895), with field gun carriage. The gun, mounts, spoked wheels and axle are made entirely from brass which was originally lacquered. It is then mounted on a long rectangular w
1900
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HMS Terrible breech-loading gun. Scale: Unknown. Sectional model depicting the midship (?) deck beams of HMS Terrible (1895) on which is mounted a breech-loading gun. The Gun itself is made almost entirely of brass which was originally lacquered, with the
1900
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Lloyds Medal for Meritorious Services 1900-1913. Presented to Capt E.W. Freeman. Obverse: Entwined by a wreath of roses an oval shield with the arms of Lloyd's. Reverse: Inscription on scroll "TO CAPTAIN E.W.FREEMAN". Inscription: "PRE
1900
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Mahathma Brocklebank Line 1900. original art: drawing
1900
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Map of Norfolk Island shewing grants and subdivisions. Single sheet. Lith. Scale: [c.1:13 000 (bar)]. Cartographic Note: Ungraduated map. Scale in chains. Contents Note: Shows names of landholders and Reserve and Mission boundaries, Inset: Australasia [ca
1900
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Medal commemorating Duca d'Abruzzi and his North Pole expedition, 1899. Medal commemorating Duca d'Abruzzi and his North Pole expedition, 1899. Obverse: Bust of the Duke d'Abruzzi in uniform and order (left). Legend: 'S. A. R. IL. DVC
1900
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Medal commemorating hoisting the flag on SS 'Belgrano', 'Pueyrredon' and 'Sarmiento'. Medal commemorating hoisting the flag on SS 'Belgrano', 'Pueyrredon' and 'Sarmiento'. Obverse: Port broadside
1900
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Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brasil, 1900. Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: Half-length figure of the Admiral Pedro Alvarez Cabral (three-quarter right), bearded, wearin
1900
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Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral. Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Pedro Alvares de Gouvea Cabral. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer (left) a spray of olive and oak leaves joined by two crossed anchors be
1900
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Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral. Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Pedro Alvares de Gouvea Cabral. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer (left) a spray of olive and oak leaves joined by two crossed anchors be
1900
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Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Cabral. Medal commemorating the discovery of Brazil and Admiral Pedro Alvares de Gouvea Cabral. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer (left), a spray of olive and oak leaves joined by two crossed anchors b
1900
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Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil by Admiral Cabral, 1900. Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil by Admiral Pedro Alvares de Gouvea Cabral, 1900. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer in helmet and
1900
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Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: History, winged, seated (left), inscribing a tablet, time, winged, reclining (right), holding a
1900
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Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: Starboard quarter view of a 16th-century ship square-rigged on the fore-mast, two lateen sails
1900
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Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: Starboard-bow view of a 16th-century ship under sail, crosses on the sails, sun setting (left),
1900
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Medal commemorating the gunboat 'Iltis' and the bombardment of the Taku forts, 1900. Medal commemorating the gunboat 'Iltis' and the bombardment of the Taku forts, 1900. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the gunboat 'Iltis'
1900
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Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division. Medal commemorating the Torpedo-Boat Division. Obverse: The double-eagle displayed, a sword (left) and sceptre (right) in either claw, the arms of Cologne on its breast, a crown above. Legend: 'EHRENGABE
1900
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Night send-off: Departure of the Imperial Yeomanry from Liverpool, 1900. Original artwork for Graphic magazine. Medium includes black ink and bodycolour.; Signed by artist.
1900
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Photograph mounted in a circular wooden frame. Photograph in a carved and painted wooden frame in the form of a lifebuoy in which is mounted a photograph and a cap tally. On the right hand side of the frame is the Union flag with the British White ensign
1900
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Prize medal (technical photography): Paris International Exhibition 1900. Obverse: Head of female figure in Phrygian cap emblematic of France (right) underneath an oak tree. Legend: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". Reverse: male figure with torch (genius
1900
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Prize medal (technical photography): Paris International Exhibition 1900. Obverse: Head of female figure in Phrygian cap emblematic of France (right) underneath an oak tree. Legend: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". Reverse: male figure with torch (genius
1900
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School of porpoises. Technique includes scratching out.
1900
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Second Class Dining Saloon on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the Second Class Dining Saloon, a view looking across to starboard. The swivel chairs were bolted to the floor to avoid
1900
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Sestrel-Luard conversion protractor. This course indicator comprises a flexible rule (scaled in inches) pivoted in two 360-degree compass cards. The bottom card carries a magnetic variation scale and a compass error check scale, all in black. The top card
about 1960
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Third Class Dining Saloon on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the Third Class Dining Saloon.
1900
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Third Class Ladies' Room on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the Third Class Ladies' Room, on the starboard side of the Shelter Deck, a view looking forward. In the middle d
1900
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Third Class Smoking Room on the 'Saxonia' (1900). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Saxonia' (1900) showing the Third Class Smoking Room, on the port side of the Shelter Deck, a view looking aft. In the middle distance is a vent p
1900
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Tinned chocolate. A tin of chocolate as presented to British troops during the Boer War by Queen Victoria. The tin is gilt and has a red lid with a blue border. There is a circular embossed portrait of Queen Victoria in the centre, coloured gold. To the
1900
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Tinned chocolate. A tin of chocolate as presented to British troops during the Boer War by Queen Victoria. The tin is gilt and has a red lid with a blue border. There is a circular embossed portrait of Queen Victoria in the centre, coloured gold. To the
1900
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Tinned chocolate. A tin of chocolate as presented to British troops during the Boer War by Queen Victoria. The tin is gilt and has a red lid with a blue border. There is a circular embossed portrait of Queen Victoria in the centre, coloured gold. To the
1900
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Union Flag. A British Union Flag (post-1801 pattern). It is hand-sewn in cotton duck with a blue hoist. Accompanying it is a hand-written note: 'This flag was made by R.I.M. Lascars for the R.I.M. Transport Depart. at the Boxer Trouble - China before
1900
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. Binoculars case. Lined, leather case with a carrying strap and belt loop. The maker's name appears in the lid of the case, with their mark also on one draw tube.
about 1900
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. Galilean binoculars with a leather-covered body and sliding sun shades for the objective lenses. The two eyepiece tubes are focused with a central wheel. There is no separate eyepiece adjustment. The maker's name is inscribed on one of the tubes.
about 1900
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. These Galilean binoculars have a leather-covered body and sliding sun shades for the objective lenses. The two eyepiece tubes are focused with a central wheel. There is no separate eyepiece adjustment. The binoculars are contained in a lined, leather ca
about 1900
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The early career of Admiral Sir Oliver Backhouse. A half leather bound photograph album with the binding broken, featuring 115 prints of various sizes pasted in to 49 pages in generally fair condition, with manuscript captions. Five prints are loose, the
1900-1904
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War Clouds. This pen and ink and grey wash drawing is typical of the drawings that Wyllie produced for reproduction in the early 1900s. It is probably a comment on the Japanese attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur in February 1904 at the beginning o
early 1900s
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Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay - 2nd anniversary. Medal commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay - 2nd anniversary. Obverse: Port-bow view of the flagship USS 'Olympia' in action with signal flags flying from the mainmast. Legend: &#
1900
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Walter Leslie Runciman, 1900-89, 2nd Viscount Runciman of Doxford. This portrait was commissioned by the Museum's Trustees on the sitter's retirement as Chairman in 1972. Runciman is shown in profile and slightly from above in a dark suit and ti
1973
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Medal commemorating the 4th centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Medal commemorating the fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil, 1900. Obverse: Within a laurel wreath bust of the discoverer Admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral (three-quarter left), c
1900
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H.M.S. Pandora Named and Floated at Portsmouth, January 17th 1900 by Mrs Trevylyan Napier. Rear Admiral Pelham Aldrich, Admiral Superintendent J.A. Yates, Esq, Chief Constructor. Heightened with white.; Signed by artist.
1899
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'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the inboard profile of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860). The loaded waterline and existing ladderways are picked out in blue ink, while proposed (and approved) alterations are draft
8 February 1900
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'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the lower deck of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860). Proposed (and approved) alterations are drafted in red ink, illustrating a plan to use the 'Warrior' as a depot/store s
8 February 1900
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'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the main deck of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860). Proposed (and approved) alterations are drafted in red ink, illustrating a plan to use the 'Warrior' as a depot/store sh
8 February 1900
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'Warrior' (1860). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the upper deck of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860). Proposed (and approved) alterations are drafted in red ink, illustrating a plan to use the 'Warrior' as a depot/store s
8 February 1900
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. Aft section plan
2 Mar 1900
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. deck, boat
2 Mar 1900
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. hold
2 Mar 1900
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. Lower deck plan
2 Mar 1900
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. Main deck plan
2 Mar 1900
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. Middle deck plan
2 Mar 1900
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. Platform deck plan
2 Mar 1900
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. Upper deck plan
2 Mar 1900
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Lucania' (1893). Interior of the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893) showing the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Main Deck (a general view looking aft from the port side). It is decorated in the Italian
10 June 1900
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Lucania' (1893). Interior of the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893) showing the long tables arranged fore-and-aft in the central area of the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Main Deck, a view from the s
10 June 1900
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First Class Library on the 'Lucania' (1893). Interior of the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893) showing the First Class Library, at the forward end of the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, looking aft). The First Class Library
10 June 1900
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First Class Promenade on the 'Lucania' (1893). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893), showing the First Class Promenade on the port side of the Promenade Deck. Crew members are standing in the middle distance, an open doorw
10 June 1900
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Flying Bridge on the 'Lucania' (1893). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893) showing the Flying Bridge, looking across to starboard. Doors have been opened to reveal the small compartments housing the telemotor gear and cha
10 June 1900
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First Class Music Room on the 'Lucania' (1893). Interior of the passenger liner 'Lucania' (1893) showing the First Class Music Room, on the Promenade Deck, a view along the centre line, looking forward. The First Class Music Room wa
28 June 1900
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Police notice. Police notice, Photographic copy of a poster issued 11 December 1900 by the Metropolitan Police stating the list of items stolen on the 9th Dec 1900 from the Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital.
11 Dec 1900
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