Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

H.M.S. Benbow Figurehead

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

1. H.M.S. Benbow Figurehead Marker

Inscription. Figurehead
H.M.S. Benbow
72 Guns Launched at Rotherhithe in 1813
The Figurehead Represents
Vice Admiral John Benbow
Born 1653 and Died 1702

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 50° 47.991′ N, 1° 6.513′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Queen Street (Route B2154) and Wickham Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Telford (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jutland Gun (about 120 meters

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away, measured in a direct line); Captain Robert Falcon Scott (about 120 meters away); The Porter’s Garden (about 120 meters away); Beware of the Wolf (about 150 meters away); The Figurehead (about 150 meters away); Left behind by progress (about 150 meters away); The First Black Battleship (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

H.M.S. Benbow Figurehead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

2. H.M.S. Benbow Figurehead

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.