D4721

Lightening conductor from Royal masthead of 'L'Orient' Long Caption: Main royal masthead from French flagship 'L'Orient' which exploded during the battle of the Nile. Lord Minto mentions it on display at Nelson's house at Merton in 1802. Pine mast with iron fitting, contains a sheave to take the signal halyard. A brass lightning conductor inscribed "L'Orient" is attached to the top, bent in a loop. The whole, fixed to a square stand. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, RUSI Collection Object: REL0295 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1798 Medium: pine; iron Size: 1232 mm x 260 mm x 260 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.