H.M.S. 'Saturn' copper sheathing

Copper sheathing taken from the bow of HMS 'Saturn' 1846. Inscription: 'Pembroke Yard January 1846 8lbs 5 1/2 oz. H.M.S. Ship Saturn. Copd" Decr 1817. Do Taken of....Bow 1845. Original Weight .....Present Weight 8 5oz. Reduced in 28 Years " 10 1/2'.

Object Details

ID: REL0400
Collection: Relics
Type: Copper sheathing
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Saturn (1786)
Date made: 1846
People: South Kensington Museum
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: overall: 1219 mm x 51 mm