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Medal Launch of SS Great Britain, J. Gardner
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1843 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the SS Great Britain steamship under full sail, shown in profile sailing right over stylised waves. The ship displays multiple masts with sails set and a central funnel, rendered with fine engraved rigging detail. Inscriptions appear in the upper legend and in the lower exergue giving the vessel's principal dimensions, with a suspension hole pierced at the top rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE GREAT BRITAIN STEAM SHIP LENGTH 322 FEET. MAIN BREADTH 50 FT 6. DEPTH 32 FT 6. |
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