HMS. Schiedam, lost in Gunwalloe, 1684 A lead container or p...

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HMS. Schiedam, lost in Gunwalloe, 1684 A lead container or possibly a ‘counter-weight’ (?). Square with two lugs, measuring 11cm tall and 8cm square, 5kg Yet another mystery item, but very different to the previous three! It measures 11cm x 8cm square, but has more prominent and stronger lugs. This was found in the wreck of HMS. Schiedam, lost in Gunwalloe 1684. A captured Dutch vessel, taken into the Royal Navy and carrying naval stores when lost by storm.

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Auction Date:
5th Nov 24 at 10am GMT

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