HMS Forte Figurehead, Sheerness
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HMS Forte Figurehead, Sheerness
Image: © Chris Whippet Taken: 1 Apr 2015
A reproduction of the figurehead from HMS Forte decorates the sea defence walls at Marine Parade, Sheerness. The original is in Sheerness Dockyard. HMS Forte was dismantled and burnt at Sheerness in 1905, following service as a flagship in the previous century.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.440085
Longitude
0.773153