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Dummy book. Dummy book made from wood of the ship of the line HMS 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. It is inscribed in gilt letters: 'PART of the WRECK RECOVERED by Colonel Pasley 1840'.
1840
National Maritime Museum

Timber from 'Royal George' wreck. Timber retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. Painted inscription: 'Piece of the ill-fated ship Royal George sunk at Spithead August
1840
National Maritime Museum

Wooden box made from the 'Royal George'. A box made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. Turned wooden box with a lid. Label inscribed: 'the Hair of the Right Honble Lord Visc Nelson,
1840
National Maritime Museum

Wooden capstan model made from the 'Royal George'. A Capstan model made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. The top removes to reveal a box. A copper plaque on the lid is inscribed with t
1840
National Maritime Museum