Medal commemorating the opening of the Senhouse Dock, 1884

Medal commemorating the opening of the Senhouse Dock, 1884. Obverse: Within a pearl border the arms of the town. Legend: 'THE TRUSTEES FOR THE DISTRICT & HARBOUR OF MARYPORT'. Below: 'INCORPORATED 1866'. Reverse: Legend, 'IN COMMEMORATION'. Inscription: 'OF THE OPENING OF THE SENHOUSE DOCK 27TH MAY 1884'. Below, two sprays of laurel and a rose.

Object Details

ID: MEC1193
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Opening of Senhouse Dock, 1884
Date made: 1884
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm