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Medal

Where made LondonEngland, Europe

Mediumwhite metal

DimensionsObject/Work: 45 mm, 25.2Gm

ClassificationsArtworks/Commemorations/Photographs

Object numberN0495

DescriptionObverse Description: ship on sea. In exergue: THE CHINESE JUNK "KEYING."
Reverse Description: THE FIRST JUNK THAT EVER ROUNDED THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,OR APPEARED IN BRITISH WATERS. HER DIMENSIONS ARE LENGTH,160 FT; DEPTH OF HOLD,12FT; BURDEN,800 TONS, CHINESE MEASUREMENT, RUDDER, 7 1/2 TONS, MAINSAIL,9 TONS; MAINMAST, 85 FEET LONG FROM DECK, THE SHIP IS BUILT OF TEAK WOOD; SHE SAILED FROM HONG KONG 6TH DECEMBER 1846, ARRIVED IN ENGLAND 27TH MARCH 1848, 477 DAYS FROM CANTON. CAPTAIN KELLETT COMMANDER

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