Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of many individuals, the fundraising appeal to buy Yinka Shonibare, MBE’s sculpture Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle for the National Maritime Museum and ensure it remains on permanent display has been a success.
The work, which is a scaled down replica of HMS Victory, now has a permanent new home outside the recently opened Sammy Ofer Wing.
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Website
www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/nelsons-ship-in-a-bottle
Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000088?id=EVENT508469
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