Ship's Biscuit

A ship's biscuit that has been made to 1846 recipe. It is marked with a broad arrow and letter C. There are two hariline cracks on both sides of the biscuit.

Object Details

ID: AAB0766
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Ship's biscuit
Display location: Not on display
Date made: After 1846
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 x 135 mm
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