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HMS Rapid

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Current Location

Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Sutton, Greater London, SM5 3NX, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 278 645

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Type of Memorial
Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number
65178
Description
Royal Navy crest from HMS Rapid, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ships crest is circular with a carved rope design border, surmounted by a crown. Central is a wheel with wings attached at the axle, all in gold on a red background.
Inscription
PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO SUTTON AND CHEAM/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. RAPID / DURING WARSHIP WEEK MARCH 7TH 1942
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Sponsor Type
other

Components

Board

Made from: Wood


Condition: Good


Plaque

Made from: Brass


Condition: Good