Specification for building Archer (1885), Brisk (1886), Cossack (1886), Mohawk (1886), Porpoise (1886), Racoon (1887), Serpent (1887), and Tartar (1886).

29 page specification for Archer class twin screw steel Third Class cruisers Archer (1885), Brisk (1886), Cossack (1886), Mohawk (1886), Porpoise (1886), Racoon (1887), Serpent (1887), and Tartar (1886), dated December 1884. Note that the Specification does not mention the Archer class by name, but the dimensions listed on page 1 match.

Principal dimensions
Length between Perpendiculars 225 feet
Breadth, Extreme 36 feet
Displacement at ordinary load draft 1,600 tons.

Object Details

ID: ADT0815
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Archer (1885)
Date made: December 1884
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 340 mm x 220 mm x 10 mm
Parts: Box
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