Copper nail from H.M.S. 'Nile'

A copper nail from the ship of the line H.M.S. 'Nile' (later renamed H.M.S. 'Conway'). It is round in section with a cross shaped point. With label inscribed 'Copper nail from the 'CONWAY' late 'NILE' 2nd rate 4375 tons 2 deck gun frigate lent to the MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION stationed at Rock Ferry Birkenhead'.

Object Details

ID: REL0817
Collection: Relics
Type: Nail
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Conway (1839)
Date made: 1854-1953
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 190 mm; Diameter: 22 mm
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