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. A white earthenware mug transfer-printed in blue with the British Steel logo and 'ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE 1992 BRITISH STEEL CHALLENGE'. On the other side a starboard-broadside view of a yacht, 'COMMERCIAL UNION assurance' printed
1992
National Maritime Museum

. A yellow earthenware mug with blue bands at the rim and base commemorating the round the world yacht race, 1992. It is inscribed, 'BRITISH . STEEL . CHALLENGE', 'HB 1992 HOFBRAU LAGER'. The maker's name is moulded on the base.
1992
National Maritime Museum

. Green baseball cap. Motif 'COOPERS + LYBRAND; THE BRITISH STEEL CHALLENGE; ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE'. 'Coopers and Lybrand' was the name of one of the contenders.
1992
National Maritime Museum

. Smock. Motif on front "RP ROUND THE WORLD". Same motif on back. Manufacturer's label: 'THE SMOCK COMPANY; L'. The yacht'Rhône-Poulenc' one of the contenders in the British Steel Challenge, round-the world yacht r
1992
National Maritime Museum

Hofbrau Lager coaster. One of a set of four coasters depicting different views at racing yacht 'Hofbräu Lager'. Inscribed: 'British Steel Challenge. Hofbräu Lager 1992'.
1992
National Maritime Museum

Hofbrau Lager coaster. One of a set of four coasters depicting different views at racing yacht 'Hofbräu Lager'. Inscribed: 'British Steel Challenge. Hofbräu Lager 1992'.
1992
National Maritime Museum

Hofbrau Lager coaster. One of a set of four coasters depicting different views at racing yacht 'Hofbräu Lager'. Inscribed: 'British Steel Challenge. Hofbräu Lager 1992'.
1992
National Maritime Museum

Hofbrau lager coaster. One of a set of four coasters depicting different views of yacht 'Hofbräu Lager' in colour, with the logo: 'British Steel Challenge.Hofbräu Lager 1992'.
1992
National Maritime Museum

Malta George Cross fiftieth anniversary commemorative medal. Malta George Cross fiftieth anniversary commemorative medal presented to Adm-Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). Obverse: The George Cross. Legend: ‘BHALA XHIEDA TA BROJIZMU O DEDIKA
1992
National Maritime Museum

Nuclear Electric lapel badge. A white lapel badge with the words 'BRITISH STEEL CHALLENGE; NUCLEAR ELECTRIC' printed on it. The 'Nuclear Electric' was one of the contenders in the 1992 British Steel Challenge round-the-world yacht race
1992
National Maritime Museum

Oval-shaped lapel badge. An blue oval-shaped lapel badge with text: 'PRIDE OF TEES£SIDE' inscribed on it. The 'Pride of Teesside' was one of the contenders in the 1992 British Steel Challenge round-the-world yacht race, her skip
1992
National Maritime Museum

United Colours of Benetton poster. Bottom half of United Colours of Benetton poster depicting Albanian refugees about to disembark at Bari, Italy. Gift from the Benetton Group.
1992
National Maritime Museum

United Colours of Benetton poster. Top half of United Colours of Benetton poster depicting Albanian refugees about to disembark at Bari, Italy. Gift from the Benetton Group.
1992
National Maritime Museum

Yacht pin badge. A blue yacht shaped pin badge with text "RP ROUND THE WORLD". The 'Rhône-Poulenc' was one of the contenders in the 1992 British Steel Challenge. Her skippers were Alec Honey and Peter Phillips.
1992
National Maritime Museum