Narcissus (cancelled 1857)

Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the bow, head, headrails, trail-board and figurehead for Narcissus (cancelled 1857). This is the figurehead design for the original 50-gun sailing frigate ordered in 1847 but cancelled and the name transferred to the modified screw frigate design. See DIC0068 for the submitted and signed version of the sketch.

A half-bust of a naked male with short hair looking forward from the bow of the ship. The bust is surrounded by foliage, reflecting the scene where Narcissus spotted his reflection in a pool and became transfixed.

Object Details

ID: DIC0088
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1852
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 279 mm x 440 mm