An image showing 'N24629; A study of the presentation launching casket made for the launch of the light cruiser Aurora (1936) by Lady Fisher at Portsmouth Dockyard. The wooden casket is viewed from the back and is rectangular, stands on four small feet and carved on the rear panel of the casket is "H.M.S. Aurora Launched by Lady Fisher at Portsmouth 20th Aug. 1936". Attached to each corner is an upright, limbless, bird-headed, winged sea-griffin.'

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The presentation launching casket for the light cruiser Aurora (1936) in Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire.

A study of the presentation launching casket made for the launch of the light cruiser Aurora (1936) by Lady Fisher at Portsmouth Dockyard. The wooden casket is viewed from the back and is rectangular, stands on four small feet and carved on the rear panel of the casket is "H.M.S. Aurora Launched by Lady Fisher at Portsmouth 20th Aug. 1936". Attached to each corner is an upright, limbless, bird-headed, winged sea-griffin.

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Object details

ID:	N24629
Type:	Negative
Materials:	Glass plate negative
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	circa August 1936
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 120 mm x 164 mm