Episode 2 of 2

Coronation Celebrations

When
Later reports
Where
Old London Bridge
Part of
HMS Beagle launched

HMS Beagle participated in celebrations for the coronation of George IV, passing under the old London Bridge.

Later reports say the ship took part in celebrations of the coronation of George IV, passing under the old London Bridge. It was the first rigged man-of-war afloat upriver of the bridge, marking a notable early service event.

Sources

  1. HMS Beagle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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