H.M.S Lion pocket book

A black pocket book that has the words 'HELIGOLAND AUGUST 29TH 1914' printed on the cover. There is also a small Christmas tag attached to the book that is signed by Lady Beatty. The book belonged to H.M.S. Lion which was Admiral David Beatty's flagship durng the Battle of Heliogoland Bight in August 1914.

Object Details

ID: AAB0605
Collection: Relics
Type: Pocket book
Display location: Not on display
Events: World War I: Battle of Heligoland Bight, 1914; World War I, 1914-1918
Vessels: Lion (1910)
Date made: After 1914
People: Beatty, Ethel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 150 mm x 100 mm