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Ingot commemorating the 'Preussen'
Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of the 'Preussen', sails set. Inscription: 'PRUESSEN'. Reverse: Inscription, 'PRUESSEN 1902. Known as the "Pride of Prussia" the German-built Preussen was the largest of all cargo-carriers under sail and was the only non-powered, five-masted full-rigged ship ever built. Constructed of steel, the ship was just over 407 feet in length, nearly 54 feet in beam and carried 46 sails.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2852 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Ingot |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Franklin Mint |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Vessels: | Preussen (1902) |
| Date made: | 1976 |
| People: | Franklin Mint |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm |