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. Bowl-Grey painted brass, filler plug at side and expansion chamber at base incorporated with glazed bottom of bowl. Inside of bowl painted white with black wire lubber pointer projecting from side. Card- Dia. 2.5" (6.4cm) Clear plastic with black
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Facsimile of a ship's compass of the late 18th century made for HMS Victory at the Admiralty Compass Observatory, Slough, 1946. On a wooden stand.
1946
National Maritime Museum

. gauge, torpedo range
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Lieutenant Commander's great coat.
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Lieutenant-Commander's (pilot) monkey jacket.
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Lieutenant-Commander's (pilot) trousers
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Rating's working dress blouse.
1946
National Maritime Museum

. War service plaque for RMVR 'Warwick Castle' 1931. An oblong brass plate with four screws for attachment on the reverse. It is engraved as follows: 'R.M.M.V. "WARWICK CASTLE" (20, 445 GROSS TONS). THE PREVIOUS VESSEL OF THIS NAM
1946
National Maritime Museum

Judy, pointer mascot of HMS 'Grasshopper' and prisoner of war with the RAF in Japan. Framed drawing of a dog, which is signed and dated by the artist. The dog is white with a black head and a black patch over it's back. The dog has a black
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. From original drawing dated 1937. No section number. Pencil corrections.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XV (15). Corrections in red ink.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section I. Additions in purple ink.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section II (2). Some corrections in purple.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section III (3). Some corrections in purple pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section IV (4). Some corrections in red ink with an inscription on the lower right-hand margin: 'New detail found April 1952 with 33in. Meudon Refractor in red.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section IX (9). From original drawing dated 1937. Pencil corrections.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section V (5). Some pencil additions.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section VI (6). From original drawing dated 1939. Includes additions in red ink. Inscription on the lower right corner: 'Drawn by H. Percy Wilkins. 1939.'
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section VII (7). Includes additions in red ink, pencil and faded blue ink.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section VIII. Includes additions in red and faded blue ink and graphite. Inscription on lower right edge: 'New Meudon detail in red.'
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section X (10). Pencil corrections.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XI (11).
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XI (11). Pencil corrections.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XII (12).
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XII (12). Corrections in purple.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XIV (14). Corrections in red ink.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XIX (19). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XVI (16). Corrections in red ink.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XVIII (18).
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XVIII (18). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XX (20). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XXII (22). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XXIII (23). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. One sheet depicting part of a map of the moon. 1946 edition. Section XXIV (24). Corrections in pencil.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Map of part of the moon. Title page to Wilkins' Map of the Moon, depicting parts of the Moon and the Index Map of the 25 sections of the map. Hand-drawn 1946 edition.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Andrew Browne Cunningham (1883-1963). Medal commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Andrew Browne Cunningham (1883-1963). Bronze medallic plaque set on flukes of an anchor with inscribed base below. Obverse: Bust of
1946
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the centenary of the discovery of the planet Neptune, 1946. Medal commemorating the centenary of the discovery of the planet Neptune, 1946. Obverse: Bust of U. J. J. Le Verrier in jacket and knotted stock (left). Legend: 'U. J. J
1946
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the Salon de la Marine. Medal commemorating the Salon de la Marine. Obverse: Port broadside view of a 16th century three-masted ship under sail; a dolphin below waves. Legend: 'SALON DE LA MARINE'. Reverse: Within a circular
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant Navy Service Medal 1939-1946. Obverse: Eire, walking (R) her drapery outspread behind her, sword in her right hand, holding a wolfhound on a leash. Legend in Irish Gallic: "Period of the Emergency". Reverse: Port bow view of a merchant
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Beam from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Boat from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Ensign staff from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Mast from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Oar for boats from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Oar from boat from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Rigging from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Sail from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Scale: Not to scale. A full hull model of ghanjah, a type of dhow. The hull has been carved from a solid piece of wood, as has the exterior to which the foredeck beams and aft deck have been attached. The stern, bulwarks, a
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Stanchion from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Stand from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Merchant vessel; Dhow, Ghanjah. Upper transom piece from model of a Ghanja or Arab dhow.
1946
National Maritime Museum

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration 1937-47. Awarded to J C Rigby RINVR in 1946. A badge. Within a cable tied in a knot below (silver) the royal cipher "G.R.I". in the form of a monogram a royal crown above, (all silver gilt). Reverse, insc
1946
National Maritime Museum

Terrestrial table globe. Terrestrial table globe. Geographical details on the sphere show a graph within a cartouche which provides a colour key for above and below sea level. The cartouche also contains keys for principal shipping routes, air routes and
1946
National Maritime Museum

. Scabbard belongs to presentation sword which belonged to Admiral of the Fleet the Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope 1883-1963. There is a more detailed description of this sword contained within the "Notebook" field within the "Mail" i
1945-1946
National Maritime Museum

Badge: Order of the British Empire, 3rd class (civil). Awarded to Constructor Capt A J Merrington CBE RCNC in 1946. Neck badge. Silver gilt cross patonce the arms enamelled blue grey surmounted by the Imperial Crown. In the centre within a red enamelled
1946
National Maritime Museum

Order of the British Empire, 4th Class (military). Badge of the Order of the British Empire awarded to Dr Attracta Rewcastle (1897-1951) the first woman to be commissioned as a naval officer (acting surgeon-lieutenant RNVR). Badge: Silver gilt cross pato
1946
National Maritime Museum

Cormead, April 1946. Medium includes bodycolour and graphite.; Signed by artist.; Probably part of Acq No PR1963-338 but not so marked.
Apr 1946
National Maritime Museum

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