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Broad pennant. Commodore's broad pennant made of blue silk, hand-sewn with silk ties and cords attached. A label sewn to the reverse states: 'Given to Commodore The Hon. H. Keppel by the ladies of Machow and carried in the boat attack on Fatshan
1857
National Maritime Museum

Burgee, Royal Harwich Yacht Club. Burgee of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club presented to Steam Yacht 'Fox' before F.L. McClintock's Franklin search expedition of 1857-1859. The burgee is blue, defaced in the fly with a yellow lion rampant. It
1857
National Maritime Museum

Chinese flag, Lieutenant of the Vanguard Brigade. Imperial Chinese flag acquired by Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (1807-73) during the capture of Canton in December 1857. The City of Canton was attacked by a combined British and French force. McClure le
1857
National Maritime Museum

Chinese Flag. Chinese flag acquired by Captain Charles Fellowes (1823-1886) during the capture of Canton, 29 December 1857. The City of Canton was attacked by a combined British and French force. On the 29 December, the French and British naval brigades s
1857
National Maritime Museum

Ensign of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club. The ensign of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club presented to Steam Yacht 'Fox' before F.L. McClintock's Franklin search expedition of 1857-1859. It takes the form of a blue ensign defaced in the fly with a
1857
National Maritime Museum