hemp / Royal George, 1782

Royal George, 1782

A yarn of the hemp forming the cable of the 'Royal George', sunk at Spit Head 29 August 1782. Fragment raised by Colonel Pasley, 1st May 1840. Mounted on to stamped leather card.;

Royal George, 1782

Object Number:
HH:1894.303

Institution:
NMI

Date:
1782

Place of production:
England

Collections:

Historical Collection

Subjects:

Royal George, sinking of