Presentation miniature oar: China Fleet Pulling Regatta 1939
A silver plated miniature oar, engraved in red with a square and tapered shaft. Inscribed on the blade of the oar are the words "CHINA FLEET 1939 ALL COMERS RACE 1ST". Inscribed on the shaft are the words "HMS MEDWAY C.R. HOOK E.R.A.".
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0275 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Oar |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | China Fleet Annual Pulling Regatta, 1939 |
| Vessels: | Medway (1928) |
| Date made: | 1939 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 x 255 x 10 mm |