160ft Paddle Steamer for service on the River Niger (1870)

Scale 1:48. Plan shows the sheer lines, body plan and longitudinal half breadth for a 160ft Paddle Steamer for service on the River Niger (1870). The plan bears the signature of Sir Edward Reed [Chief Constructor of the Navy 1863-1870] and Robert Spencer Robinson [Controller of the Navy 1861-1871]. The title of the plan is "Sheer Drawing for a Paddle Wheel Steam Vessel of 80 H.P. and 460 Tons for service on the River Niger".

Object Details

ID: NPC9237
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Admiralty; Robinson, Robert Spencer Reed, Edward James
Date made: 23 June 1870
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 410 mm x 1405 mm
Parts: Box