Copper sheet grains from the wreck of 'Royal George'

Grains of copper sheet retrieved from the bottom of the wreck of the ship of the line 'Royal George'. The grains are wrapped in a crumbling envelope.

Object Details

ID: REL0341
Collection: Relics
Type: Copper sheet
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Royal George (1756)
Date made: ca.1782
People: South Kensington Museum
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 65 mm x 30 mm