Lion Figurehead -- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, UK
N 51° 28.844 W 000° 00.288
30U E 707971 N 5707541
A crowned lion ship's figurehead from 1720 at the 2nd floor exit at the National Maritime Museum
Waymark Code: WMT3VR
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/20/2016
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This lion ship's figurehead dates from around 1720 and is on display near the top floor exit on the eastern side of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.
A plaque nearby gives the history:
"Lion figurehead
about 1720
painted wood
Craftsmen in the dockyards carved individual figurehead for the Navy's large warships. Smaller warships often had lion figureheads, which were gilded are painted yellow. This is a very rare surviving example."
Type of Historic Marker: Sign
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Royal Greenwich Museums
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1720
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