NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

‘Jutland Capsule’ sculpture with the Royal Navy, The Royal British Legion and BAE Systems about WW1 Battle of Jutland commemorations

Jutland Capsule, 2016
Copper and brass
Unique work
H100 x W82 x D30cm
© Mark Humphrey

PARTNERS
The Royal British Legion
Royal Navy
National Maritime Museum
UK Government/DCMS

SPONSORS
BAE Systems

DEDICATION
HRH The Duke of York

“A REMEMBRANCE COPPER AND BRASS POPPY CAPSULE, FLOATS ON THE WATER, THEN SINKS BENEATH THE WAVES, FULL OF SUPPORTER HANDWRITTEN MESSAGES. DEPLOYED BY THE ROYAL NAVY AT THE PROTECTED WRECKAGE SITE OF HMS INVINCIBLE COMMEMORATING ALL SAILORS WHO FELL AT THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND, IN THE LARGEST NAVAL CONFLICT DURING WW1.”

Mark Humphrey
Artist

“I AM VERY HAPPY TO CONFIRM THAT MY DIRECTOR HAS ACCEPTED THE RECOMMENDATION THAT WE WORK TOGETHER PLEASE ACCEPT MY COMPLIMENTS ON AN INSPIRED PROJECT AND BEST WISHES FOR ITS COMPLETE SUCCESS.”

Robert Lee, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications  
The Royal British Legion

“MARK IS A VERY CREATIVE AND VERSATILE ARTIST. WE RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY.”

Tom Robin, Centenary Manager Fundraising
The Royal British Legion