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Carter-Preston, Edward
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Burchell, Frederick Hugh
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Rear-Admiral Christopher Cradock's flagship, HMS 'Good Hope', on fire before blowing up at the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914 (Drawing)
H.M.S. 'Good Hope' door plate (Door plate)
Medal commemorating Admiral Maximilian Johannes Maria Hubertus von Spee (1861-1914) and the Battle of Coronel, 1914 (Medal)
Medal commemorating Admiral von Spee and the Battle of Coronel, 1914 (Medal)
Medal commemorating the Battle of Coronel, 1914 (Medal)
Medal commemorating Admiral Maximilian Johannes Maria Hubertus von Spee (1861-1914) and the Battle of Coronel, 1914 (Medal)
White Ensign (Naval ensign)
'Count Spee sinking Monmouth' [at the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914] (Drawing)
Next of Kin Memorial Plaque (War medal)
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Medal commemorating Admiral von Spee and the Battle of Coronel, 1914 (Medal)
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