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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