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Ship's Bell

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From "San Josef", a Spanish first rate captured by Nelson at the battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 Feb 1797. Decorated in relief with three figures of the Virgin and child, a crucifix decorated with roses, and a sacred heart. Inscribed "JESUS MARIA JOSEPH ANO DE 1792".

Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

1792
Brass
520.0 x 450.0 x 450.0 mm
EQA0482
Image and text © Royal Museums Greenwich, 2021

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