Trusty Bluenose Certificate for HMS Bellona
Object number2021.032.2
TitleTrusty Bluenose Certificate for HMS Bellona
DescriptionCertificate awarded to William A A Barnard. For centuries sailors have marked their first crossing of the Arctic Circle. In the Royal Navy there is an elaborate ceremony and certificates are given to recognise the event. These were produced on board ship, and vary from elaborate artworks to a basic record of the event.
Production periodWorld War Two
Object nameCertificate
Object categorydocument