Napkin Ring made from the Teak Wood of H.M.S. WORCESTER launched in 1860

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. WORCESTER that has been made into a napkin ring.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. WORCESTER
LAUNCHED PORTSMOUTH 1860

Some history relating to this great ship follows:

H.M.S. WORCESTER was launched in 1860 as the screw battleship H.M.S. Frederick William and served as a prominent training ship for merchant navy officer cadets after being renamed in 1876.

Key History and Timeline
1833–1860 (Construction): Originally ordered as HMS Royal Sovereign, renamed Royal Frederick, and finally launched as the 86-gun screw ship HMS Frederick William at Portsmouth Dockyard on March 24, 1860. Technology had advanced so rapidly during her long build that she was considered obsolete for active battle fleet service.

1864 (Royal Navy Service): Served briefly as a Coast Guard service home station at Portland.

1876 (Conversion to Training Ship): Renamed H.M.S. WORCESTER and assigned to the Thames Nautical Training College at Greenhithe, replacing the earlier 1843 training ship.
1948 (End of Ship): Sold for scrap in July 1948, she unfortunately foundered in the River Thames on August 30, 1948, before being raised and broken up in 1953.

The napkin ring is in excellent condition, no cracks or splits.

It measures 1.9” (4.8cm) diameter at its widest point by 1.4” (3.cm) high.

It weighs 25g.

A great piece of British Naval memorabilia!

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