Wood fragment from 'Royal George' wreck

A fragment of wood and copper retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank at Spithead in 1782. A sliver of wood with small plaque missing from the centre. Two small holes on top.

Object Details

ID: REL0372
Collection: Relics
Type: Timber
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Royal George (1756)
Date made: 1782
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 90 mm x 55 mm
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