Lord Clyde (1864)

Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the starboard bow of the carve work for the head of Lord Clyde (1864), a wooden broadside ironclad frigate. The ship was named after Field Marshal Colin Campbell, first Baron Clyde, who had died in 1863. The stern carve work is DIC0107.

The carved work on the starboard bow consists of three large standards with the flags draped to the right, above a flowing ribbon which holds the words ‘Be Mind…’. The full motto is 'Be mindful'. Behind the nearest standard is a large laurel branch with berries, possibly symbolising victory. Beside the laurel and standards is a bust portrait of Lord Clyde within an oval frame. To his right is an eagle in flight with a bundle of lightning bolts in its talons.

Signed by Robert Saunders on behalf of the Master Shipwright on leave [Acting Assistant Master Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard, 1861-?]. The plan includes an Admiralty Letter Book numbers DM6101-64.

Object Details

ID: DIC0099
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 24 October 1864
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 253 mm x 400 mm
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