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Medal - Launch of the SS Great Britain
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1843 |
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| Weight | 5.80 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears an entirely epigraphic design filling the field with a multi-line commemorative inscription in raised relief, recording the launch of the iron steamship in the presence of H.R.H. Prince Albert on 19 July 1843, along with details of the iron tonnage used. The text "CONSTRUCTED BY T.R. GUPPY ESQ. C.E." runs vertically along the left border, all within a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | THIS IRON // STEAM SHIP // WAS LAUNCHED IN // THE PRESENCE OF // H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT // JULY 19. 1843 // THE WEIGHT OF IRON // USED IN THE SHIP // AND ENGINES IS // UPWARDS OF // 1500 TONS CONSTRUCTED BY T.R.GUPPY ESQ.C.E. |
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