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Figurehead (object)
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A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration found at the bow of ships, generally of a design related to the name or role of a ship. They were predominant between the 16th and 20th centuries, and modern ships' badges fulfil a similar role.
Figurehead on a model of the French ship Océan
Figurehead on a model of the French ship Océan
The figurehead of the Greek brig Aris, c. 1807. National Historical Museum, Athens.
The figurehead of the Greek brig Aris, c. 1807. National Historical Museum, Athens.
The ceremonial barge used during the annual Phaung Daw U Pagoda festival in Myanmar uses a figurehead at right of a karaweik, a mythical bird.
The ceremonial barge used during the annual Phaung Daw U Pagoda festival in Myanmar uses a figurehead at right of a karaweik, a mythical bird.
The figurehead of HMS Warrior. Other than HMS Rodney, HMS Warrior and her sister ship HMS Black Prince were the last British battleships to carry the
The figurehead of HMS Warrior. Other than HMS Rodney, HMS Warrior and her sister ship HMS Black Prince were the last British battleships to carry the feature.
Naval heraldry
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Naval heraldry is a form of identification used by naval vessels from the end of the 19th century onwards, after distinguishing features such as figureheads and gilding were discouraged or banned by several navies.
The badge of HMS Queen Elizabeth was displayed on the tampions of her main guns in 1917, before the standardisation of Royal Navy designs
The badge of HMS Queen Elizabeth was displayed on the tampions of her main guns in 1917, before the standardisation of Royal Navy designs
Crest of the United States aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson
Crest of the United States aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson