This is a very fine example of the workmanship and skill of a ship or figurehead carver.

This decorative crest was used at the Dockyard for ceremonial ship launches for many years before 1892.

From the Exhibition “Port of Plymouth” at The Box, Plymouth, Devon

About the exhibition:

Your journey begins from the moment you enter the gallery, with a large-scale audio visual introduction narrated by Dawn French. The collections bring to life a story that spans thousands of years, from ancient Bronze Age settlements, to its growth into a powerhouse of trade and commerce and into today’s bustling maritime hub

Image Details
Date: 18 September 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/30s
ISO: 640
Licence: Image of a ‘The Box’ asset. This image cannot be licensed.