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Wooden capstan model made from the 'Royal George'
A capstan model made of the wood of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. The top removes to reveal a box. A copper plaque on the lid is inscribed with the words: 'RELIC OF THE ROYAL GEORGE SUNK 1782. RAISED 1840.'
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Object details
| ID: | REL0392 |
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| Collection: | Relics |
| Type: | Model capstan |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Royal George (1756) |
| Date made: | 1840 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Diameter: 95 mm;Overall: 98 mm |
| Parts: | Wooden capstan model made from the 'Royal George' |