H.M.S. 'Lutine' wood fragment

A fragment of wood from the anchor of HMS 'Lutine' in a circular brass container with a glass lid. Inscribed on the base of the brass case: '1779 LUTINE wrecked 1779'. The item can be seen in the centre of the image in the circular container.

Object Details

ID: REL0283
Collection: Relics
Type: Anchor stock [fragment]
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Lutine 1779 (HMS)
Date made: 1799
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm; Diameter: 57 mm