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Medal - Voyage of the Chinese junk 'Keying'
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1848 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Starboard view of the Chinese junk Keying under sail in relief, depicted with multiple battened sails and small flags at each mast, riding stylised waves. The legend arcs around the upper field, with an additional inscription in the lower exergue area. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE CHINESE JUNK KEYING BURDEN 750 TONS |
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| Reverse lettering | THE FIRST \/\/ CHINESE VESSEL \/\/ EVER BROUGHT TO \/\/ EUROPE, \/\/ LENGTH 160 FEET, \/\/ BREADTH 33 FEET, \/\/ DEPTH OF HOLD \/\/ 16 FEET, \/\/ ARRIVED AT ENGLAND \/\/ MAR.27 1848 |
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