Sir Francis Drake - Royal Naval College - Greenwich - London.
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Sculpture of 'Sir Francis Drake' a British Naval Sea Captain and Vice Admiral. The memorial relief bust of Drake, set in roundels at the first floor level of the Grade-II listed, Old Royal Naval College, in Greenwich, London, Great Britain.
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/20/2012
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This listing features the memorial relief of the British Naval Vice Admiral - Sir Francis Drake. Located on the front of the Grade-II listed, Old Royal Naval College - Pepys building, in Greenwich, London, Great Britain.
Vice Admiral Sir Francis Drake, was a British sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581.
"Head and shoulder reliefs, within decorated roundels, of British admirals in uniforms of their period. Each roundel consists of a plain outer moulding with inner circular wreath (laurel?) topped by single rose motif. The base has an inscription panel with each admiral’s surname. The innermost moulding is rimmed by a rope. All are in very high relief. Each head is either more or less face on or at a three quarter turn to the left or right. They run along the top of the north facade of the building facing the river. From left to right (east to west): Anson, Drake, Cook (these first three on east pavilion), Howard, Blake, Benbow, Sandwich (over door), Rodney, Duncan, Collingwood, Howe, Nelson, St Vincent." Text Source: (
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Sculpture Address:
Old Royal Naval College Pepys Building
43 King William Walk,
Greenwich,, , Greater London Great Britain
SE10 9HT