Carved walking stick

A carved walking stick with a hole for a cord. It has a straight shape with a brass head engraved with a depiction of a sinking ship. Inscribed: 'Royal George sunk 1782 raised 1840.'

Object Details

ID: REL0774
Collection: Relics
Type: Walking stick
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Royal George (1756)
Date made: After 1840
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 935 mm x 40 mm