Royal George interest, a model of a book with the paper label applied stating Piece of Timber from the old Royal George Spithead, Portsmouth, 7.5cm high. Footnote: Royal George sank on 29 August 1782 whilst anchored at Spithead off Portsmouth. The ship was intentionally rolled so maintenance could be performed on the hull, but the roll became unstable and out of control; the ship took on water and sank. More than 800 lives were lost, making it one of the most deadly maritime disasters in British territorial waters