Travelling trunk

Travelling trunk said to belong to Midshipman J. Bailey who served in 'Britannia' at Trafalgar. Probably Joseph Baily, volunteer 1st class, aged 13, born in Frome, Somerset. The trunk has curved sides and a hinged lid. The surface was originally covered with hide, the hair side outwards, secured with domed upholstery tacks. Only parts of this remain. It has iron reinforcing plates at the ends, a lock and an iron ring handle.

Object Details

ID: AAA3318
Type: Travelling trunk
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Bryants Trunk and Bucket Warehouse
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Vessels: Britannia (1762)
Date made: circa 1805
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
People: Baily, Joseph
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 310 mm x 620 mm x 320 mm