Launch of the S. S. Great Britain Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: CM.M.3699-R

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Launch of the S. S. Great Britain Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909-07) by Bumpsted, T. B.

Dating

Production date: AD 1843

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 43.5 mm Diameter 43.5 mm Weight 22.47 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert facing left

Text: QUEEN VICTORIA & PRINCE ALBERT
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Starboard view of the vessel

Text: THE GREAT BRITAIN In exergue: LENGTH 322FT-. BREADTH 50 FT. 6IN. DEPTH 32 FT. 6 IN. 26 STATE ROOMS WITH 1 BED EH. 113 WITH 2 BED EH. TOTAL WHT. OF IRON 1500 TNS. 1000 HORSE POWER LAUNCHED BY HRH PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19 1843 BUILT BY THE GREAT WESTERN STEAMSHIP COMPY.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 87

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.3699-R
Primary reference Number: 229295
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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