Life belt
Category
Boats, ships and related material
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile, processed material and metal
Measurements
1150 mm (Width) x 150 mm (Depth); 1170 mm (L)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10545
Summary
An oval life-belt from SMS Breslau, with two side handles and bands of white textile.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
S.M.S. BRESLAU (painted white lettering along the surface)