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Lightning Rod from Discovery DUNIH 2016.23.1

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Lightning Rod from Discovery

Lightning Rod-taken from Discovery and mounted on to a metal plate and turned into a blotter Rod (part of ) cut off in 1956 when the flag of the Admiral Reserves was hoisted in the ship for the first time. (Vice Admiral Sir John Cuthbert/F.P. Reserves 5456). Inscription on the blotter reads "J.W.C./H.M.S. Discovery/1955-56".

Number: DUNIH 2016.23.1
Name: Lightning Rod from Discovery
Date: 1955
Location: In Store