the yard in the act of furling the sail. On the deck is an officer giving the word of command, and in the castle over the poop a man holding a standard. On the fore deck are five soldiers variously armed with spears and axes, and, near the top of the mast, is the castellated object often observed on similar seals, indicating the crow's nest.
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FAVERSHAM.
Stanhope, vice-admiral of Suffolk. 5. A seal of Michael Stanhope, vice-admiral of Suffolk, of a somewhat later date, is remarkable in that it represents a ship with four masts and a bowsprit. Each mast has a single yard, with the lug sail furled on the three smaller ones, and set on the fourth and largest. The bow is ornamented with a crocodile's head, his back appearing to form the roof of the forecastle. Over the bow is the anchor triced up to the side of the vessel.[1]*
- ↑ The following are the legends, on the five seals, respectively:— 1. Sandwich—sigill. consilii. baronvm. de. sandwico.
