Medallion

Copper medallion. Reverse: View of ship 'Foudroyant'. Inscription: 'FOUDROYANT LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP / COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16TH 1897 / MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP.'

Object Details

ID: REL0523.2
Type: Medallion
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1898
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 38 mm;Overall: 3 mm
Parts: Medallions made from H.M.S. 'Foudroyant' (Medallion)