Miniature prize oar: H.M.S. 'Erin'

A silver miniature prize oar. inscribed on the oar are the words "A RACE AT THE GPO 1915 PRESENTED TO MEMBERS OF WINNING GUNROOM CREW (HMS ERIN 4TH BS) IN OBSTACLE CUTTER RACE".

Object Details

ID: PLT0274
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Oar
Display location: Not on display
Events: GPO Obstacle Cutter Race, 1915
Vessels: Erin (1913)
Date made: 1915
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 x 130 x 10 mm