Great Britain Historical Medals
Lot 2601 SESSION 8 - 2.30PM WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL Great Britain Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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VOYAGE OF THE JUNK ’KEYING’, 1848, in white metal (26mm) by T. Halliday (BHM 2323). Good extremely fine and scarce.
The "Keying" was the first junk that ever rounded the Cape of Good Hope or appeared in British waters. Her dimensions were length 160ft, depth of hold 12ft, burden 800 tons Chinese measurement, rudder 7-1/2 tons, mainsail 9 tons, mainmast 85ft long from deck. The ship was built of teak wood. She sailed from Hong Kong 6th December 1846, arrived in England 27th March 1848. 477 days from Canton. "Captain Kellett", Commander.
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