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'Attack on Whale Island' (exercise). Inscribed by the artist, as title, and signed, lower left: additional printed text in English added below image. This is an illustration of an amphibious excercise in Portsmouth harbour, apparently for an ill
1907
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'[Battle of Cape] St Vincent. Nelson in the Captain engaging Santissima Trinidad, San Josef etc'. Drawing with grey wash entitled "St Vincent. Nelson in the Captain engaging "Santissima Trinidad", "San Josef". The mediu
1904
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. A model of a Byers anchor made entirely in wood and stained a dark brown colour. There is a 'D'-shaped ring at the top of the shank. The shank swivels on the crown through an arc of about 90 degrees, the mechanism for which is embedded in the
1904
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. A white porcelain cup, as used on the royal yachts. It has a gilt scalloped border around the rim and gilding around the foot. On the front is the royal monogram of Edward VII in gilt with a coloured crown above 'ER VII'. The handles are in th
1904
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. Bowl-Brass 2" in depth containing dry card. Below chamber 1.25" in depth containing liquid. The 3.5" deep glass bowl containing liquid is at bottom. Upper bowl has four lubber lines. Has verge ring which is graduated to 180 degs through E
1904
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. Brown envelope containing broken, corroded replacement pieces. Contained in a plastic bag

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. Champion Thames barge pennant in blue wool bunting, machine-sewn with white letters 'CHAMPION BARGE 1904 PRESENTED BY J G HAMMOND JUNR & CO'. With white borders and a Union Flag in the canton. Rope, toggle and clip attached. Fly end missi
1904
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. Ironstone china mess soup plate, white, printed in blue with a 'Blackberry Pattern' border. It shows scrolling blackberry briars, flowers, fruit and leaves, edged with rope. China of this pattern was used in Royal Naval Colleges at the beginin
1904
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. Ironstone china mess soup plate, white, printed in blue with a 'Blackberry Pattern' border. It shows scrolling blackberry briars, flowers, fruit and leaves, edged with rope. China of this pattern was used in Royal Naval Colleges at the beginin
1904
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. Porcelain mess plate, issued by government for use in Royal Navy ward rooms. The plate is white with a gold 'WR' monogram and a gold rim on either side of the edge. The maker's mark is printed on the base. This government-issued design wa
1904
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. Scale: 1:12. A model of a Byers anchor made entirely in aluminium alloy and patinated a dark, matt, grey colour. The shank is rectangular in section with rounded sides along the lengths of which is inscribed on one side in capital lettering "W.L. B
1904
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. Scale: Unknown. A model of a stockless anchor by John Green patented and sanctioned in 1904. The model is made entirely from aluminium with the shank comprising of a rectangular section with two rounded faces. The pivoting crown piece is secured by a la
1904
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7361. An astronomical regulator with a floor-standing case and hood made of teak. The trunk and hood have hinged, glazed, lockable doors. There is one pair of screwed electrical terminals on the left flank of the trunk, and two pairs on the right flank. J
1904
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Badge commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Badge commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. One-sided oval badge, resting on two crossed anchors, and showing the two vessels steaming to right. On the frame, (left), legend in Russian (To the memor
1904
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Board of Trade Sea Gallantry Medal 1904-1905. Obverse: Head of Edward VII (left). Below bust 'E.R.I.' Legend: 'AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE'. Reverse: Three men, one of whom is signalling to a rescuing lif
1904
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Edward VII. Black-and-white painted and part-gilded figurehead in the form of a half-length bust of King Edward VII, in naval uniform with epaulettes, emerging from a foliate scroll head. It comes from a model brig built by Edward VII in 1904 for his gra
1904
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England - South Coast Portsmouth Hbr. Fareham Creek Surveyed by the Sub-Lieuts Class HMS Mercury March 1904. Single sheet, coloured manuscript. Scale: 1:7,308. Ungraduated. Soundings in feet. Scale in cables. Additional Places: Solent. Contains a memoir o
1904
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Explorations in northern Canada and adjacent portions of Greenland and Alaska 1904 James White FRGS geographer. Single sheet. Col. lith. Scale: [ca 1:5 000 000]. Contents Note: Explorations of coasts and explorers' tracks shown in colour, with keys.
1904
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Greenwich Pensioner John Rome [Roome], Seaman. Letter from Mrs C. Davis, dated October 1904, says: 'This is a photo of Old Pensioner Roon - Lord Nelson's Signal Man - who hoisted "England Expects &c', at the time it was taken in 18
1904
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KIng Edward VII. Carving, plaque or stern board bearing the name 'King Edward VII', from a model brig. It comes from a brig built by order of King Edward VII for his grandchildren and sailed on Virginia Water in 1904. For details see FHD0065.1.
1904
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Lt-Col. Llewellyn Wood Longstaff (1841-1918). Bronze bas-relief plaque in a carved wooden frame. The sitter, a balding bearded figure in a suit jacket, collar and tie, is shown head and upper torso, in left profile. In the top right corner is a heraldic c
1904
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Medal commemorating Captain V. Rudnev and the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Medal commemorating Captain V. Rudnev and the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Obverse: The Captain's bust (three-quarter right), uniform undress coat. Below inscription in Russian (R
1904
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Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the Inauguration of the Theatre Colon, Rosario, 1904. Medal commemorating Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the inauguration of the Theatre Colon, Rosario, 1904. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer i
1904
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Medal commemorating HMS 'Argonaut', China Station. Medal commemorating HMS 'Argonaut', China Station. Obverse: A very bare cherry tree. Right, five naval officers in a row; left, a large number of naval officers moving up in single fil
1904
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Medal commemorating HMS 'Argonaut', China Station. Medal commemorating HMS 'Argonaut', China Station. Obverse: A very bare cherry tree. Right, five naval officers in a row; left, a large number of naval officers moving up in single fil
1904
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Medal commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Medal commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Obverse: The Cross of the Order of Valour of St George, on a black and yellow striped ribbon, within an open laurel wreath. Legend in Cyrillic (For the act
1904
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Medal commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Medal commemorating the action at Chemulpo, 1904. Obverse: Two vessels steaming to right. Legend, above is in Cyrillic ('Varyag' and 'Koreets'). Reverse: The Naval Ensign on a staff cr
1904
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Medal commemorating the dredging and installation of lighted buoys on the rivers La Plata, Parana and Uruguay. Medal commemorating the dredging and installation of lighted buoys on the rivers La Plata, Parana and Uruguay. Obverse: A female figure standing
1904
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Medal commemorating the Inauguration of the opening of St Nicolas, Rio de la Plata, 1904. Medal commemorating the Inauguration of the opening of St Nicolas, Rio de la Plata, 1904. Obverse: Mercury, seated on a rock, a sheaf of wheat at his feet, stretchin
1904
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Memorial plaque commemorating Admiral Makarov and the sinking of the Petropavlovsk, 1904. Memorial plaque commemorating Admiral Makarov and the sinking of the 'Petropavlovsk', 1904. Obverse: (upright), bust of Admiral Makarov (three-quarter rig
1904
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Polar Medal 1904. Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII in naval uniform with order and medals. Legend: 'EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a barque-rigged steamer (Discovery) fast in the ice; a volcano in the distance;

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Polar Medal 1904. Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII in naval uniform with order and medals. Legend: 'EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a barque-rigged steamer (Discovery) fast in the ice; a volcano in the distance;

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Printing block. A printing block for bookplates for the Cadets' Library at the Royal Naval College, Osborne. Inscription: 'CADET'S LIBRARY, 'ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, OSBORNE.' The plate depicts ships and boats through the ages, a prop
1904
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Prize medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Shield shaped. Round design on a background of the stars and stripes. Obverse: Two female figures, the taller representing Columbia is about to envelope the smaller figure representing Louisiana in the stars and
1905
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Royal Geographical Society Medal: Scott's Antarctic Expedition 1902-1904. Royal Geographical Society Medal, of the type presented to Captain Scott and members of the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901. Obverse: A bust of Captain Robert Falco
circa 1904
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Royal Geographical Society Medal: Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909. Royal Geographical Society Medal, of the type presented to Ernest Schackleton and members of the Antarctic Expedition of 1907. Obverse: Bust of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
1909
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Silver napkin ring commemorating the maiden voyage of RMS 'Port Kingston'. Silver napkin ring commemorating the maiden voyage of RMS 'Port Kingston'. The band has chased floral borders and a coloured enamel house flag in red, white an
1904
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. Anodised brass three-circle pattern frame, wooden handle, which has been signed on the limb 'Frodsham & Keen, Liverpool'. The brass limb has an inlaid silver scale from -5° to 150° by 10', measuring to 133°. The silver v
about 1904
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8232. A marine chronometer numbered 8232, by Victor Kullberg. It has a two-day full-plate movement with reverse fusee, and four pillars, all fixed with blued screws. It is marked with the broad arrow. The fusee, with stop-work and Harrison's maintain
1904–10
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8248. A marine chronometer numbered 8248, by Victor Kullberg. It has a two-day, full-plate movement with reverse fusee, and four pillars, all fixed with blued screws. The movement is marked with the broad arrow. The fusee, with stop-work and Harrison'
1904–10
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8310. A marine chronometer numbered 8310, by Victor Kullberg. It has a two-day full-plate movement with reverse fusee, and four pillars, all fixed with blued screws. It is marked with the broad arrow. The fusee, with stop-work and Harrison's maintain
1904–10
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8357. A marine chronometer numbered 8357, by Victor Kullberg. It has a two-day full-plate movement with a reverse fusee, and four pillars, all fixed with blued screws. The movement is marked with the broad arrow. The fusee, with stop-work and Harrison
1904–10
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8461. A marine chronometer numbered 8461, by Victor Kullberg. It has a two-day full-plate movement with a reverse fusee, and four pillars, all fixed with blued screws. The movement is marked with the broad arrow. The fusee, with stop-work and Harrison
1904–10
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Lady Strathcona (1904); Cargo vessel. Scale: 1:96. A mirror-backed half hull model of the starboard side of the Lady Strathcona (1904), made entirely in wood with gold and silver-plated metal fittings and painted in realistic colours. The hull is carved i
Cica 1904
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Serial number: 8232. Box for chronometer
1904–10
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Serial number: 8232. Parts in 'magnified chronometer' in Longitude Gallery Display FHG744: Fusee & Barrel; 4th wheel; Seconds hand; Escape wheel & detent; Balance & spring; Balance cock
1904–10
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Serial number: 8248. Box for marine chronometer containing the chronometer.
1904–10
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Serial number: 8248. Marine chronometer winding key
1904–10
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Serial number: 8248. Parts in 'exploded chronometer' in Longitude Gallery Display FHG744: Bezel & glass; Dial, hands & motion work; Pillar plate & train; Potence plate & escapement;Bowl
1904–10
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Silver statuette of a explorer pulling a sledge. Silver statuette presented to Sir Clements Robert Markham (1830-1916) by the officers and men of 'Discovery'. The statuette depicts an explorer in polar dress manhauling a Nansen sledge laden wi
1904-5
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. deck, boat
9 Jul 1904
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HMS Minotaur (1906). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the fore/aft body, sheer lines and longitudinal half-breadth of the armoured cruiser HMS Minotaur (1906).
August 1904
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27ft Whaler (1904). Scale: 1:16. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 27ft Whaler. Signed by Edwin Beaton [Chief Constructor, Sheerness Dockyard, (lent) 1903, (permenant), 1904-1913]
15 August 1904
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'Warrior' (1860) [later 'Vernon III' (1904)]. Scale 1:24. A plan showing proposed alterations to the topsides in the area of the poop of the broadside ironclad 'Warrior' (1860) in connection with her planned conversion to the
28 September 1904
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. Bridge deck plan
18 Nov 1904
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