Desk seal

Desk seal of the Dreadnought Seaman's Hospital. It has a turned ivory handle and steel head. The seal depicts the second rate HMS 'Dreadnought' as a hospital ship and is inscribed: 'THE SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL DREADNOUGHT OFF GREENWICH'.

Object Details

ID: HRA0092
Collection: Heraldry
Type: Desk seal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: After 1821
People: Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital Society
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 mm; Diameter: 35 mm