Launching casket

Launching casket HMS 'Bristol' 1861, formed of a wooden box with no decoration on the outer surface. On the front of the box is a metal lock. Inside the lid is a glazed picture of HMS 'Bristol' with information about the vessel underneath. The box is lined with green velvet.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0230.1
Type: Launching casket
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 82 mm x 300 mm x 195 mm
Parts: Launching casket