Small 8ft sledge for five men or for dogs

Scale: 1:8. A plan showing a side view, plan view, sledge back view fitted for dogs, drag ropes and harness, and an expanded view of the canvas trough for the small 8ft sledge for use on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-6.

The plan includes a detailed description of the materials used and its construction.

Signed by Sir Francis Leopold McClintock [Rear Admiral Superintendant, Portsmouth Dockyard] and William B. Robinson [Master Shipwright & Engineer, Portsmouth Dockyard.

Object Details

ID: NPD3856
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 14 July 1875; July 1875
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Parts: Box