Nail from H.M.S. 'Foudroyant'

A nail made from iron. The label that came with the nail has the words: 'Nail from Lord Nelson's Flag-Ship the Foudroyant wrecked off Blackpool' written on it. The nail is bent and heavily rusted.

Object Details

ID: REL0256
Collection: Relics
Type: Nail
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Foudroyant (1798)
Date made: After 1798
People: Smith, Henry Sutcliffe
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 95 mm; Diameter: 15 mm