A carved oak panel from the saloon of the SS Bessemer, designed by Sir Henry Bessemer and naval architect R J Reed. The saloon was balanced on a pivot so it stayed level and prevented sea-sickness. The idea proved impracticable and the saloon found a home at the Horticultural College in Hextable, Kent, until it was destroyed by bombing in the Second World War . The panel is carved with oak leaves in relief and "BSSC" (Bessemer Steam Ship Co) on a shield in the centre.