“Figurehead for HMS Russell” by unknown woodcarver (original) (raw)

Figurehead for HMS Russell

Unknown woodcarver

National Maritime Museum

Greenwich, London

Since a Lord Russell was the victor of the naval battle of La Hogue, the figurehead with those words appeared on the HMS Russell.

Other Figureheads

• HMS Ajax
• HMS Himalya
• HMS Horatio

Photograph and text Philip V. Alligham 1976

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