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Press box
A wooden press box with a lid commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A box containing a small wooden press. It is decorated with pointed metal studs. At either end, in the centre of metal mounts in the shape of a lifebelt and anchor, is inscribed: 'TRAFALGAR OCTOBER 21 1805 ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0200 |
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| Type: | Press box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 120 mm x 105 mm x 125 mm |
| Parts: | Press box |