Unnamed 160ft paddle steamer for service on the River Niger (1870)

Scale 1:24. Plan shows the midship section for a unnamed 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 "Paddle Wheel Steam Vessel of 80 H.P. and 460 Tons for service on the River Niger". The words "1715 Niger Boat, Paddle" are written on the reverse of the plan.

Object Details

ID: NPC9243
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Admiralty; Robinson, Robert Spencer Reed, Edward James
Date made: 23 June 1870; July 1870
People: Reed, Edward James; Robinson, Robert Spencer
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 430 mm x 650 mm
Parts: Box