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Here are my RN 'relics' :
A slab of teak from the Ark Royal. Edge on you can see how far the weathering/cleaning has penetrated the wood.
A tastefully mounted Tri-ang model of HMS Vanguard on a piece of teak from the ship. If you look very closely the heads of the panel pins used fix the model to the base are visible, well hidden amongst deck details.
An ashtray provided by Vickers who were the builders of the RN ballistic missile boats. Apparently unused.
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Thanks Jim for update. Reading through all the avail links, it seems the big push by the museum will be to sell "re purposed" wood coins, pens , laser art crap etc ( to maximize resale value) which some may be happy with. As a modeller, I would prefer a weathered but good condition slab, say 1 ft by 6 inch more or less, for a model display. Can you interface with the museum mgt to see if that is an option while there is still original deck avail. Thanks again. Previous Message
AT LAST, AT LAST! Maybe my relentless lobbying of the Battleship Commission actually worked! See: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/how-you-can-own-a-piece-of-uss-alabamas-original-teak-deck?fbclid=IwAR3mOy4VinXrGi9uIzoZrJEkC-ps3NoHRi98zGqxH9JS4xrX7mTF1LB-NAg
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