Alexandra (1875)

A Specification for the 'twin-screw Iron-clad frigate' HMS Alexandra (1875), launched as a central battery ironclad, to be armed with 18-ton guns and cased with 11-inch armour. The specification is corrected from its original name during construction of 'Superb', to Alexandra in 1874 before launch in 1875.

The printed specification has annotations in red ink to reflect the as built details, dated 21 April 1877, during its fitting out at Chatham Dockyard.

Signed by R. P. Saunders [Master Shipwright & Chief Constructor, Chatham Dockyard, 1872-?]

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ID:	ADT0784
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Vessels:	Alexandra (1875)
Date made:	June 1872
Credit:	© Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 395 mm x 250 mm x 3 mm
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Alexandra (1875)

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