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| Repro ID: H6021_1 |
| Description: The Royal Hospital for Seamen was founded by William III and Queen Mary II in 1694. Pensioners were admitted from 1705 and originally wore a uniform of dark gray with a blue lining and brass buttons. The colour of the uniform was then changed to brown and then finally blue. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: c. 1860 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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