H.M.S. 'Victoria' rudder plate

Rudder head. Flat brass plate, one side rounded. Eight holes for attachment. Inscription: 'RUDDER HEAD OF ADMIRAL'S GALLEY HMS VICTORIA WHICH SANK OFF TRIPOLI JUNE 22 1893 AFTER BEING RAMMED BY HMS CAMPERDOWN TOTAL NUMBER OF LIVES LOST OFFICERS AND MEN 362'.

Object Details

ID: REL0426
Collection: Relics
Type: Rudder head
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Camperdown (1885); Victoria 1887 (HMS)
Date made: After 1893
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1 mm x 121 mm x 127 mm
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