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Launching casket
Launching casket HMS 'Bristol' 1861,containing a chisel and mallet. A wooden box, inside the lid, a glazed picture of HMS 'Bristol'.The box is lined with green velvet. The mallet and chisel have gilt decoration on the handles. Inscription inside the lid: 'HM SS Bristol, 600 H power, 51 guns. Launched Feb 12th 1861 by Miss Yelverton. Principal dimensions - length extreme 285-0, length between perp 25-0, length of keel for tonnage 56-6, breadth moulded 50.5, depth in hold 18-8, burthen in tons No 3027 48/94.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0230 |
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| Type: | Launching casket |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Bristol (1861) |
| Date made: | 1861 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 85 x 300 x 200 mm |
| Parts: | Launching casket |
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