Specification (building) for Beacon (1867), Avon (1837), Gnat (1867), Cracker (1867), Dwarf (1867), Flirt (1867), Fly (1867), Elk (1868), Boxer (1868), Thistle (1868), Hornet (1868), Rocket (1868), Lynx (1868), Teazer (1868), Midge (1868), Pert (1868), Hart (1868), and Growler (1868).

Handwritten 28 page specification for building the Beacon class (1867), 4-gun composite double screw gunboats. Beacon (1867), Avon (1837), Gnat (1867), Cracker (1867), Dwarf (1867), Flirt (1867), Fly (1867), Elk (1868), Boxer (1868), Thistle (1868), Hornet (1868), Rocket (1868), Lynx (1868), Teazer (1868), Midge (1868), Pert (1868), Hart (1868), and Growler (1868).

Signed by Edward J Reed [Chief Constructor, Royal Navy, 1863-1870].

Object Details

ID: ADT0864
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Admiralty
Vessels: Boxer (1868)
Date made: 26 December 1866
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 330 mm x 210 mm x 1 mm
Parts: Box