Launching casket

Launching casket for the HMS 'Espoir' 1860. The casket is made of walnut with a silver plate on the lid, the interior is lined with blue plush. Inscribed on the plate on the lid: 'Espoir 5 guns'. The dimensions of the vessel are listed inside the lid beneath a picture of the ship.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0229.1
Type: Launching casket
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 75 mm x 253 mm x 146 mm
Parts: Launching casket