Figurehead

Part of the figurehead of mission vessel 'John Williams I' representing an arm with the hand holding part of an open bible. The text originally read: 'Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel.' The carving represented the missionary John Williams (1769-1839) after whom the ship was named. It has the remains of gold paint. Formerly in the collections of the London Missionary Society.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5495
Type: Figurehead
Display location: Display - Pacific Encounters Gallery
Vessels: John Williams 1844 (missionary ship)
Date made: 1844
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 125 mm x 550 mm x 370 mm