Official Catalogue of the Royal United Service Museum (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ... grave the seamen who assisted at the ceremony rent it in pieces that each might preserve a fragment.--Given by Captain W. R. Dobbie, R.N. 2350.--Coloured Print descriptive of the ceremony of Lord Nelson's funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral, January 9th, 1806.--Given by B. E. Sargeaunt, Esq. 2351.--Coloured Print, descriptive of the funeral procession of Lord Nelson on January 9th, 1806.--Given by B. E. Sargeaunt, Esq. 2352.--A Painting of Lord Nelson's last signal, with a letter from Lieutenant Pasco of H.M.S. "Victory" in charge of the signals at Trafalgar. The frame is made from the oak of the "Victory."--Given by Lieut.-Colonel T. H. Baylis, V.D., K.C. 2354.--Barometer, which formerly belonged to Admiral Earl Howe, K.G. Lord Howe was born in 1725, and died in 1799. He commanded the British Fleet off Ushant in the Action against the French Fleet, known as "The glorious First of June," 1794. 2355.--Clock Face taken from the break of the poop of the French Ship " Ville de Paris " in Lord Rodney's Action, 12th April, 1782. The hand was turned by the Sentinel at the expiration of each hour. 2356.-Flint-lock Pistol, King's Dragoon Guards pattern, of the time of George I. It is fitted with a wooden rammer and has a brass pommel and mounts; the barrel is 13 inches long. 2357.--A Flint-lock Cavalry Pistol, King's Dragoon Guards pattern, of the time of George II., made by Edge in 1759. The barrel is 12 inches long, brass fittings. 2358.--A Flint-lock Cavalry Pistol of the time of Queen Anne, barrel 14 inches long, brass fittings and wooden rammer. 2359.--A Flint-lock Pistol, with revolving barrels (two), 13 in. long, made about 1750. The fittings are of steel. 2360.--A French Wheel-Lock Pistol, late 16th century, with steel fi...