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Marble cross part. Part of a marble cross (broken in two pieces) and a silver plaque now detached. The plate is inscribed: 'Bartholomeu Diaz A.D. 1486 when prosecuting that voyage in which he discovered the Cape of Good Hope, erected in Angra Piquena
1488
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Square section of oak. A piece of oak, square in section, cut from the centre of the tree trunk, with a brass label inscribed: 1174 PIECE OF OAK FROM AN ENGLISH SHIP SUNK IN THE HARBOUR OF CALAIS BY THE FRENCH FLEET UNDER THE DUKE OF GUISE 1588. GIVEN BY
pre 1558
National Maritime Museum

Bronze mortar. Mortar in cast-bronze, with ridges down the sides and one lug. Painted on the base 'MORTAR FROM ARMADA SHIP DUCA DI FLORENZIA TOBERMORY 1905'. It was salvaged from the wreck by Captain William Burns on behalf of the Glasgow Salva
1588
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Bronze pestle. A bronze pestle from the Spanish Armada wreck 'Duca di Florentia'. There is a circular bulge in the middle of the pestle and two thin circles inscribed on either side.
1588
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Mortar with metal fragment. A bronze mortar from the Spanish Armada wreck 'Duca di Florentia'. With four spherical objects probably shot and one rectangular metal fragment. Both the fragments and mortar are corroded.
1588
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Pewter flask. A pewter flask, with screw top and loop handles. It was salvaged from the Spanish Armada galleon 'San Juan de Sicilia' sunk in Tobermory Bay.
1588
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Lacquered bowl with case. Lacquered bowl with a silver rim inscribed 'The first Adventure of Capt John Benbo and gift to Richd Ridley 1687'. Given by Admiral John Benbow (1653-1702) to his brother in law. Contained in a circular wooden case.
1687
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Plate money. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped '1716 XII', '2 DALER SM'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the South Edinburgh Ch
1716
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped Royal monogram '1717 XII', '2 DALER SM' arms showing a crowned rampant lion '1715'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wr
1717
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Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1720', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1720
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Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped with Royal Monogram '1720', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780
1720
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1723', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1723
National Maritime Museum

Plate money sqaure. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1742', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1742
National Maritime Museum

Plate money sqaure. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1745', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1745
National Maritime Museum

Black leather notecase. A black leather notecase with a red interior shut with a brass clasp. Underneath the flap is stamped in gold letters: 'PETER TONKIN PLYMOUTH 1747'.
1747
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Plate money sqaure. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1748
National Maritime Museum

Plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1720', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1748
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Square copper plate, stamps at each corner overlap the edges. Inscribed 'FRS 1748', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified me
1748
National Maritime Museum

Plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1748 or 9
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Plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the Sout
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money sqaure. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money sqaure. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Swedish plate money square. Plate money. Roughly square copper plate. Stamped 'FRS 1749', '2 DALER SILF MYNT'. Cancelled Swedish copper being exported as bullion. From the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in
1749
National Maritime Museum

Leather wallet. A large leather wallet, having a flap with a scalloped edge and a metal clasp. It is navy-coloured outside and tan inside with three compartments, two lined with marbled paper. In gold lettering under the flap: 'Rt. Tomlinson 1765.�
1765
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Fawkes Family Bible. Fawkes family bible with an inscription suggesting that it was presented to Nelson. In two volumes with a baize-lined wooden box.
1768
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. Jetsam thrown overboard from 'Endeavour' in an effort to refloat her while she was grounded on the Great Barrier Reef. A piece of wood embedded in coral, heavily varnished, with two copper plaques attached. In a wooden presentation box, lined
1770
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H.M.S. 'Resolution' sternpost fragment. A fragment of the sternpost of HMS 'Resolution' 1770. A rough piece of timber which is one of the pieces of the ship which were kept as souvenirs in Newport Rhode Island. The ship ran aground t
1770
National Maritime Museum

Red sandstone. A lump of red sandstone rock, from the main outcrop of Grassy Hill (Cooktown) almost on the spot where Capt James Cook is reputed to have stood, when he landed at the Endeavour River on his first voyage 12th June 1770.
Pre 1770
National Maritime Museum

Tree fragment. A Fragment of a tree. On an attached card are written the words: 'Piece of the tree to which Capt James Cook tied his Bark "Endeavour" Cooktown N.Q. 17.6.1770'.
Pre 1770
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Miniature shoe made from the 'Royal George'. Miniature shoe made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank in Spithead in 1782. It has a metal sole and once had a metal heel, the item is studded with round sides.
1782
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Timber from 'Royal George' wreck. A piece of timber retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. Large block of timber with three treenails, and another at right angles to them.
1782
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Timber from 'Royal George' wreck. A piece of timber retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. Worm eaten piece of wood with a treenail hole.
1782
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Timber from 'Royal George' wreck. Timber retrieved from the wreck site of 'Royal George', sank 1782. Presented to Mrs H. Lea by William Beaumont in 1856.
1782
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Wood fragment from 'Royal George' wreck. A fragment of wood and copper retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. A sliver of wood with small plaque missing from the centre. Tw
1782
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Carved wooden box. Chip carved wooden box with sliding lid, possibly used as a snuff box. Carved from wood of the 'Halsewell', an East Indiaman wrecked off Seacombe in 1786.The lid is decorated with a spray of foliage. The base with an anchor an
1796?
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H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty' rudder fragment. A polished rectagular piece of dark oak that was a fragment of the rudder of the H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty'. It was identified by an inscription on its box as: 'HMS BOUNTY FRAGMENT OF RU
circa 1787
National Maritime Museum

Pieces of rudder of H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty' on plinth. Two pieces of wood from the rudder of H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty' mounted on an oak plinth. The remainder of the rudder is now at the Fiji Museum, Suva, Fiji.
circa 1787
National Maritime Museum

Rudder fragment from H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty'. A fragment of timber, reportedly from the rudder of H.M. Armed Vessel 'Bounty'. The fragment is severely discoloured. Part of 'Bounty's' rudder - a 1 metre long piece of
circa 1787
National Maritime Museum

Lead drainpipes. Lead drainpipes from the Royal Victoria Victualling Yard, Deptford. The hopper heads are cast a) with the date 1788 and crossed foul anchors, b) With a crown and WR IV'.
1788
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Coconut bowl. Coconut bowl belonging to Lieutenant William Bligh (1754-1817) of the 'Bounty'. A smoothed and hollowed coconut shell, signed and dated 'W Bligh/April 1789' (initials and date are incised). Inscription in ink: 'The c
1789
National Maritime Museum

Pistol bullet. (Updated, August 2017) A pistol bullet mounted in a metal urn-shaped plate topped with a hanging ring. The plate is engraved on the front: 'This bullet 1/25th of a lb was the allowance of bread which supported 18 men for 48 days served
circa 1787
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Plain horn beaker. Plain horn beaker, which was previously inscribed in ink by Capt William Bligh, now lost: 'Allowance of water 3 times a day'. This beaker was used by Lieutenant William Bligh to measure rations during the voyage from Tofoa to
1789
National Maritime Museum

Cup and cover made from HMS 'Boyne'. Oak cup and cover made from the wood of HMS 'Boyne' 1790. Urn shaped with a tiered cover with an acorn finial and a terraced foot. Made from one of the main beams of the orlop deck of HMS 'Boyn
1795
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Shuttle telegraph mast collar. An iron collar from a shutter telegraph mast from Beacon Hill, South Harting, now in West Sussex. It formed part of the chain between London and Portsmouth built in 1796. A hexagonal iron collar, hinged in two places, with f
1796
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. Wooden water canteen of flat oval form, decorated in typical Ottoman style. There is elaborate gilt decoration on the flat sides, and a gilt spout, handle, and edging strips, with a short gold chain hanging from one of the suspension rings. A red leathe
circa 1798
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H.M.S. 'Foudroyant' washers. Two copper washers from the ship HMS 'Foudroyant' 1798. It is marked with sizes and broad arrow. Both of the washers are corroded.
1798
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H.M.S. 'Lutine' relics. Relics saved from the wreck of HMS 'Lutine' including seven naval buttons, a metal plaque marked ICM, eight lead shot, piece of oak, a spoon in three pieces, copper sheathing, four nails, a map of wreck site an
1799
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H.M.S. 'Lutine' wood fragment. A fragment of wood from the anchor of HMS 'Lutine' in a circular brass container with a glass lid. Inscribed on the base of the brass case: '1779 LUTINE wrecked 1779'. The item can be seen in th
1799
National Maritime Museum

Wooden box. Wooden box, veneered with cross banded edges. It has brass hinges and a lock with ivory inlay round the keyhole. An oval painting on the lid, depicts an urn inscribed: 'L.M.' A weeping willow and a cutter are shown in the background.
1799
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Musket ball in locket. Musket ball contained in a round gold locket hinged in the centre, the surface is chased. It is inscribed: 'Nelson 21 Oct Trafalagar 1805'. The locket is contained within a brass cylindrical tin with a hinged lid inscribed
1805
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Tin letters from Lord Nelson's carriage.. Two tin letters 'A' from the decoration of Nelson's funeral carriage. The letters originally formed part of Nelson's motto 'Palmam qui meruit ferat'. After the funeral, the carri
1805
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Frame. A glazed frame for a ticket to the funeral of Lord Nelson admitting the bearer to the South door.
1806
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Framed funeral ticket. Ticket allowing admittance into the funeral procession of Lord Nelson from the Admiralty to St Paul's Cathedral. In a glazed frame. Printed with at the top with draped curtains and a winged, female figure holding two trumpets,
1806
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State funeral ticket. An example of a ticket for Nelson’s state funeral on 9 January 1806. The funeral procession gathered in Hyde Park. Holders of tickets such as REL0788 would have been able to join the procession in the Park. From there the corte
1806
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State funeral ticket. Ticket to the funeral of Lord Nelson, 9th January 1806, admitting the bearer at the South Door, to the Galleries under the Dome. It has a wax seal in the bottom right hand corner depicting the arms of the Bishop of London. Signed:
1806
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State funeral ticket. Ticket to the funeral of Lord Nelson, 9th January 1806, number 289, admitting G.P. Brietzcke (clerk, later civil servant) into the procession from the Admiralty to St. Pauls. With a black seal impression on the bottom right hand corn
1806
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Ticket to Lord Nelson's funeral. Ticket to the funeral of Lord Nelson 9 January 1806. The ticket bears the wax seal of the Bishop of London and the ticket is signed by the Bishop of Lincoln (Dean of St Paul’s) George Pretyman Tomline (1750-1824
1806
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Hair wreath in frame. Wreath made from hair in a glazed frame, said to be made from the hair of Lady Emma Hamilton and Horatia Nelson. Two entwined wire sprays covered with blonde hair, formed as flowers and leaves, forming a small wreath. Mounted on crea
1807
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H.M.S. 'Victory' block sheaves. Two block sheaves in lignum vitae with brass coaks in the centre that were used aboard H.M.S. 'Victory'. Broad arrows are inscribed on the wood (two one side, one the other) and on each coak (two cast in
1809
National Maritime Museum

Souvenir box. Box, made from the wood of 'Royal George' which sank in 1782. Rectangular with hinged lid. A silver mount on the lid shows George II on horseback. Inscribed on the base of the box: 'PART OF H.M.S. Royal George. Sunk at Spithea
1810
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H.M.S. 'Barham' pane of glass. Square pane of glass with roughly engraved inscription in cursive script 'Barham 74. 1811.' This refers to the launch of HMS 'Barham', a 3rd-rate of 74 guns, built by Perry, Wells & Green, a
1811
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Round box made from H.M.S. 'Victory'. Round wooden box with a screw lid, black lacquered. There is a gilt lining to the base and a gilt rim round the edge of the lid which has a gilt stud in the centre. On the base, a silver plaque inscribed: &#
1815
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Round oak box made from H.M.S. 'Victory'. Round oak box. The lid is inset with a circular copper plate with a depiction of a ship inscribed: 'England expects every man will do his duty. Relic of HMS Victory.'
1815
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Wood fragment in cardboard box. Piece of stick in cardboard box. Box inscribed: 'Brought from the field of Waterloo soon after the battle. Given to E.J.P. February 20th 1907.' Picked up on the field of Waterloo 1815 by William Priday 1792-1870.
1815
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H.M.S. 'Thetis' chain pump part. Part of a chain pump - five copper links joined together (two still swivel). From the wreck of HMS 'Thetis' 1817. The pump is severely discoloured.
1817
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H.M.S. 'Thetis' copper bolts. Two copper bolts, one plain the other with washers attached. The bolts are bent and very corroded with barnacles attached. From the wreck of HMS 'Thetis' lost off Cape Frio 5th December 1830 with 800,000 d
1817
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H.M.S. 'Thetis' copper sheathing. Copper bolt from HMS 'Thetis' 1817 lost off Cape Frio 5th December 1830 with 800,000 dollars on board. The fittings were recovered from the bottom of Thetis Cove now known as Saco dos Ingléses i
1817
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H.M.S. 'Thetis' long copper bolt. Long copper bolt with a washer on one end. From the frigate H.M.S. 'Thetis' which was wrecked off Cape Frio, Brazil in 1830. The bolt is bent in various places and the surface is severely corroded.
1817
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Box with lid made from parts of the 'Royal George', 'Edgar' and H.M.S. 'Victory. A box with lid made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782 and of the ship of the line 'Ed
1818
National Maritime Museum

. Net purse, belonged to Eleanor Anne Franklin (nee Porden). Silver net purse on a frame, with a tassel at the end in the shape of a crown with bead tassel attached. Label: 'To E.A. Porden on her marriage with Captain Franklin 16 Aug 1823'.
1823
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Square copper sheet. A square copper sheet with a circular depression in the centre. Inscribed:' P O Aug 1823' with a broad arrow. There are small holes all over the sheet and a small part of the edge is missing.
1823
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Circular box made from several ships. Circular box. The lid is inlaid with two concentric brass rings surrounding a small circular plaque with an engraved crest of an arm brandishing a scimitar, the motto: 'Pro Patria' and the letter 'B
1824
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. A piece of wood, with grooves at the edges. It is painted green on one side, the back is smooth and there are saw cuts at either end. It is inscribed in ink on reverse: 'Piece of the Lion, the boat used by Capt. John Franklin RN on his Land Arctic
1825
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. Fragment of timber inscribed: 'Rudder Alert 1827'. 'Alert' was a boat used on John Franklin's Second Overland Expedition. It was one of three specially-designed boats built at Woolwich dockyard. They were intended to be light en
1825
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. A small sliver of wood from a birch-bark canoe. It is stitched to a piece of paper which reads: 'Part of Canoe in which Franklin discovered 610 miles of new coast (1826). Franklin actually used boats rather than birch bark canoes to explore the co
1826
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Constable's staff. A constable's staff made from a spoke of Nelson's funeral carriage. Oak turned and grooved around the handle. It has a partially illegible handwritten label adhering to it: 'Greenwich College...1841...Constable at ..
1826
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. Rough piece of wood. Inscribed: 'African oak. Thunderer 80 guns building at Woolwich March 1828'.
1828
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Original grave marker of John Adams, Bounty mutineer. Head board of John Adams who died in 1829 - the last of the Bounty mutineers to survive on Pitcairn. A wooden board with an ornamental curved top, covered on one face with sheet lead with the inscripti
1829
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Opera Ticket. Opera ticket belonging to Lady Frances Nelson, First Viscountess Nelson (1761-1831). A circular ivory disc inscribed on the front front: 'Counss Nelson BOX XVIII 3'. On reverse: 'OPERA 1830'.
1830
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Circular wooden box. Circular wooden box made of the wood of the hip of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. The box and lid with the history pasted inside each half. Top of the box: 'This box is made out of one of the k
1833
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H.M.S. 'Thetis' keel fragment. Part of the keel of the frigate H.M.S. 'Thetis' which was wrecked off Cape Frio, Brazil in 1830. A worm eaten block of wood with a silver plaque attached. The plaque is inscribed: 'His Majesty King W
1833
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SS 'Beaver' wood fragment. Strip of wood with an attached label: 'This wood was taken from the wreck of H. Bros SS 'Beaver', the first steamer in the Pacific also crossed the Atlantic 1885. Built in London, England.'
1835
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S.S. 'Archimedes' memorial plate. Inscribed plate relating to the SS 'Archimedes' 1838. 'MEMORABILIS ARCHIMEDES. This Boat was Built to Prove the the Propeller Invented by F.P.Smith (may success crown his Efforts). This plate was
1838
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Timber block from the 'Royal George' with poem paper cutting attached. A timber block with an attached cutting of a poem 'On the loss of the Royal George' by Cowper. Printed on a label on the other side are the words: 'PART OF THE
1839
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