21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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Trafalgar Wound and Hurt Certificates
The Chatham Chest was founded by Elisabeth I in 1590 to give support of the wounded and hurt who had fought the Spanish Armada. All warrant officers paid a shilling a month in support to all British mariners, whether in the Royal Navy or not, who had suffered a wound or hurt. To many observers, this is the first occupational insurance scheme on record. The pension available to a wounded sailor varied depending on the wound. It was normal practice to grant not only an annual pension, but also an immediate payment which was usually equal to one year's pension. The lump sum was termed 'smart money' and for that reason, these certificates are known as 'smart tickets'. The smart ticket was the formal certificate signed by the ship's standing officers and the captain, 1st lieutenant, master and surgeon which attested to the wound described. The Greenwich Chest was formed in the 17th century to provide a seaman's home and pensions for the wounded and hurt. All seamen contributed 6 pence a month to the Greenwich Chest. In 1803, Parliament decided to merge the Chatham Chest into Greenwich Chest. The merger was completed in 1814 when the Chatham Chest ceased to exist. The actual Chatham Chest, in which funds were kept, is now located at Chatham Dockyard.
Property of a Private Collector: A Collection of Trafalgar 'Smart' Tickets
H.M.S. DEFENCE: A CHATHAM CHEST AWARD TO PRIVATE CHARLES PHELPS, ROYAL MARINE
for £6/13/4 per annum, on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
Phelps [Philips on NGS roll] was struck by a cannon ball which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Phelps served on board HMS Defence at Trafalgar and received the Naval General Service medal with Trafalgar clasp in 1848. Phelps was 16 years old and hailed from Oakham, Oxfordshire.
The Chatham Chest was founded by Elisabeth I in 1590 to give support of the wounded and hurt who had fought the Spanish Armada. All warrant officers paid a shilling a month in support to all British mariners, whether in the Royal Navy or not, who had suffered a wound or hurt. To many observers, this is the first occupational insurance scheme on record. The pension available to a wounded sailor varied depending on the wound. It was normal practice to grant not only an annual pension, but also an immediate payment which was usually equal to one year's pension. The lump sum was termed 'smart money' and for that reason, these certificates are known as 'smart tickets'. The smart ticket was the formal certificate signed by the ship's standing officers and the captain, 1st lieutenant, master and surgeon which attested to the wound described. The Greenwich Chest was formed in the 17th century to provide a seaman's home and pensions for the wounded and hurt. All seamen contributed 6 pence a month to the Greenwich Chest. In 1803, Parliament decided to merge the Chatham Chest into Greenwich Chest. The merger was completed in 1814 when the Chatham Chest ceased to exist. The actual Chatham Chest, in which funds were kept, is now located at Chatham Dockyard.
Property of a Private Collector: A Collection of Trafalgar 'Smart' Tickets
H.M.S. DEFENCE: A CHATHAM CHEST AWARD TO PRIVATE CHARLES PHELPS, ROYAL MARINE
for £6/13/4 per annum, on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
Phelps [Philips on NGS roll] was struck by a cannon ball which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Phelps served on board HMS Defence at Trafalgar and received the Naval General Service medal with Trafalgar clasp in 1848. Phelps was 16 years old and hailed from Oakham, Oxfordshire.
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Trafalgar Wound and Hurt Certificates
The Chatham Chest was founded by Elisabeth I in 1590 to give support of the wounded and hurt who had fought the Spanish Armada. All warrant officers paid a shilling a month in support to all British mariners, whether in the Royal Navy or not, who had suffered a wound or hurt. To many observers, this is the first occupational insurance scheme on record. The pension available to a wounded sailor varied depending on the wound. It was normal practice to grant not only an annual pension, but also an immediate payment which was usually equal to one year's pension. The lump sum was termed 'smart money' and for that reason, these certificates are known as 'smart tickets'. The smart ticket was the formal certificate signed by the ship's standing officers and the captain, 1st lieutenant, master and surgeon which attested to the wound described. The Greenwich Chest was formed in the 17th century to provide a seaman's home and pensions for the wounded and hurt. All seamen contributed 6 pence a month to the Greenwich Chest. In 1803, Parliament decided to merge the Chatham Chest into Greenwich Chest. The merger was completed in 1814 when the Chatham Chest ceased to exist. The actual Chatham Chest, in which funds were kept, is now located at Chatham Dockyard.
Property of a Private Collector: A Collection of Trafalgar 'Smart' Tickets
H.M.S. DEFENCE: A CHATHAM CHEST AWARD TO PRIVATE CHARLES PHELPS, ROYAL MARINE
for £6/13/4 per annum, on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
Phelps [Philips on NGS roll] was struck by a cannon ball which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Phelps served on board HMS Defence at Trafalgar and received the Naval General Service medal with Trafalgar clasp in 1848. Phelps was 16 years old and hailed from Oakham, Oxfordshire.
The Chatham Chest was founded by Elisabeth I in 1590 to give support of the wounded and hurt who had fought the Spanish Armada. All warrant officers paid a shilling a month in support to all British mariners, whether in the Royal Navy or not, who had suffered a wound or hurt. To many observers, this is the first occupational insurance scheme on record. The pension available to a wounded sailor varied depending on the wound. It was normal practice to grant not only an annual pension, but also an immediate payment which was usually equal to one year's pension. The lump sum was termed 'smart money' and for that reason, these certificates are known as 'smart tickets'. The smart ticket was the formal certificate signed by the ship's standing officers and the captain, 1st lieutenant, master and surgeon which attested to the wound described. The Greenwich Chest was formed in the 17th century to provide a seaman's home and pensions for the wounded and hurt. All seamen contributed 6 pence a month to the Greenwich Chest. In 1803, Parliament decided to merge the Chatham Chest into Greenwich Chest. The merger was completed in 1814 when the Chatham Chest ceased to exist. The actual Chatham Chest, in which funds were kept, is now located at Chatham Dockyard.
Property of a Private Collector: A Collection of Trafalgar 'Smart' Tickets
H.M.S. DEFENCE: A CHATHAM CHEST AWARD TO PRIVATE CHARLES PHELPS, ROYAL MARINE
for £6/13/4 per annum, on vellum - 13 x 9in. (33 x 23cm.)
Phelps [Philips on NGS roll] was struck by a cannon ball which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Phelps served on board HMS Defence at Trafalgar and received the Naval General Service medal with Trafalgar clasp in 1848. Phelps was 16 years old and hailed from Oakham, Oxfordshire.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
