Armadu Belle builder's nameplate

Builder's nameplate of the 'Armadu Bello' 1964, Nigerian National Shipping Line Ltd. The plate is semi-circular, in relief Neptune's sea car in front of a rising sun. It is inscribed: 'SWAN HUNTER, & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD. NEPTUNE WORKS NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.'

Object Details

ID: REL0203
Collection: Relics
Type: Builder's nameplate
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ahmadu Bello (1964)
Date made: 1964
People: Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm x 450 mm x 270 mm
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