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Medal commemorating wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Medal commemorating wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the wreck of the 'Foudroyant' in a heavy sea, her mainmast over the side, a boat with men in it in the foreground. Legend, (outer): 'WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL.'; (inner) 'JUNE 16TH . 1897.' Reverse: Port broadside view of HMS 'Foudroyant' at anchor. Legend: 'NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP.' Exergue: 'THE FOUDROYANT BUILT 1797'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC2146
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Medal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Wreck of the Foudroyant, 1897
Vessels:	Foudroyant (1798)
Date made:	1897
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 38 mm