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Twojays Corner Antiques
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Teak Garden Bench
A rather unique garden bench made from the timbers of HMS Thunderer.
In very good condition
Dimensions...
Length approx 183cm (6ft)
Depth approx 72cm
Seat Depth approx 47cm
Seat height approx 40cm
Some information about HMS Thunderer...
HMS Thunderer was the third Orion-class battleship built for the Royal Navy and was the last vessel to be constructed by Thames Iron Works. She was the last and largest warship ever built on the River Thames.
On commissioning in June 1912 Thunderer and her three Orion-class sisters – Orion, Conqueror and Monarch formed the 2nd Division of the 2nd Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet and she remained with her sister ships throughout.
In December 1914, she was refitted. She was present with her squadron at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, firing 37 13.5" (343 mm) shells. She suffered no damage.
As a result of the Washington Naval Convention, she was decommissioned in 1921. From 1922, she served as a seagoing training ship for cadets, the sole survivor of her class. One of those trainees recalled a CPO thrusting his jack-knife up to the hilt into the side of one of the turrets the layers of paint were over five inches thick.
In November 1926 Thunderer was sold for scrap. She was too deep drafted to enter Blyth so was partially stripped down at Rosyth. Even so she grounded at the entrance and it took six days to get her light enough to be floated to Hughes Bolckow for scrapping. Although stripped of her guns and large amounts of her upperworks she still arrived under her own steam .
TwoJays Corner Antiques & Vintage are open 10.30am to 16.00pm 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday. Why not come visit us?
DELIVERY FOR LARGE ITEMS...
Shipping is included for England and Wales only. For Scotland and NI please get in touch for a shipping quote.
We always use a fully insured courier but he is usually on his own, so please when you make arrangements with the him for delivery please make sure there is someone available to help him if required. Collection is usually well within 14 days of the order being placed and delivery is usually 8 to 10 days after that.
POSTAGE ON SMALLER ITEMS...
For UK deliveries we use Royal Mail 2nd class or Parcelforce 48 and always signed for and always fully insured
Sending parcels abroad we use parcel2go, we always fully insure each parcel and use signed for delivery.
If you are outside of the UK or shipping is not quoted for your country and you would like to purchase this item, then please contact us and we will get a postage/shipping quote for you.
RETURNS...
We will gladly accept returns within 14 days of delivery if the item is not as described or broken in transit.
However, if you just simply change your mind and there is nothing wrong with the item then we do not accept returns.
SellerTwojays Corner Antiques
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Twojays Corner Antiques
Unit 21C
Lamledge Lane Industrial Estate,
Shifnal,
Shropshire
TF11 8SD
Tel : 01952 462340
Non UK callers : +44 1952 462340
Get directions to Twojays Corner Antiques
In very good condition
Dimensions...
Length approx 183cm (6ft)
Depth approx 72cm
Seat Depth approx 47cm
Seat height approx 40cm
Some information about HMS Thunderer...
HMS Thunderer was the third Orion-class battleship built for the Royal Navy and was the last vessel to be constructed by Thames Iron Works. She was the last and largest warship ever built on the River Thames.
On commissioning in June 1912 Thunderer and her three Orion-class sisters – Orion, Conqueror and Monarch formed the 2nd Division of the 2nd Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet and she remained with her sister ships throughout.
In December 1914, she was refitted. She was present with her squadron at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, firing 37 13.5" (343 mm) shells. She suffered no damage.
As a result of the Washington Naval Convention, she was decommissioned in 1921. From 1922, she served as a seagoing training ship for cadets, the sole survivor of her class. One of those trainees recalled a CPO thrusting his jack-knife up to the hilt into the side of one of the turrets the layers of paint were over five inches thick.
In November 1926 Thunderer was sold for scrap. She was too deep drafted to enter Blyth so was partially stripped down at Rosyth. Even so she grounded at the entrance and it took six days to get her light enough to be floated to Hughes Bolckow for scrapping. Although stripped of her guns and large amounts of her upperworks she still arrived under her own steam .
TwoJays Corner Antiques & Vintage are open 10.30am to 16.00pm 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday. Why not come visit us?
DELIVERY FOR LARGE ITEMS...
Shipping is included for England and Wales only. For Scotland and NI please get in touch for a shipping quote.
We always use a fully insured courier but he is usually on his own, so please when you make arrangements with the him for delivery please make sure there is someone available to help him if required. Collection is usually well within 14 days of the order being placed and delivery is usually 8 to 10 days after that.
POSTAGE ON SMALLER ITEMS...
For UK deliveries we use Royal Mail 2nd class or Parcelforce 48 and always signed for and always fully insured
Sending parcels abroad we use parcel2go, we always fully insure each parcel and use signed for delivery.
If you are outside of the UK or shipping is not quoted for your country and you would like to purchase this item, then please contact us and we will get a postage/shipping quote for you.
RETURNS...
We will gladly accept returns within 14 days of delivery if the item is not as described or broken in transit.
However, if you just simply change your mind and there is nothing wrong with the item then we do not accept returns.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Dimensionsread description.
Category Garden Antiques
Date 1930's
1930s Antiques Material Teak
Origin English
Condition good.
Item code as302a546 / 4168
Status Sold
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Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Shipping information
Price always includes p&p for small purchases to the UK only. Courier delivery is included for England and Wales only. For shipping out of the UK or large items for Scotland and NI please contact us for a delivery quote.
Terms and conditions
We will always refund in full anything that is broken in transit or not as described. However, if you just change your mind then we do not accept returns.
View all stock from
Twojays Corner Antiques
Unit 21C
Lamledge Lane Industrial Estate,
Shifnal,
Shropshire
TF11 8SD
Tel : 01952 462340
Non UK callers : +44 1952 462340
Get directions to Twojays Corner Antiques
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