Imperieuse (1852)

Scale 1:48. Plan shows the sheer lines, longitudinal half breadth and body plan design drawing for the Imperieuse (1852), a 51 gun steam frigate. The drawing bears the signatures of Admiral Baldwin Wake Walker [Surveyor of the Navy 1848-1861], Isaac Watts [Assistant Surveyor 1848-1860] and John Edye [Assistant Surveyor 1832-1855]. The title of the plan is "A drawing for building a frigate of 50 guns to be propelled by a screw named Imperieuse". The drawing is very fragile, torn and in pieces.

Object Details

ID: NPD1010
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Admiralty
Vessels: Imperieuse (1852)
Date made: 10 July 1850
People: Walker, Baldwin Wake; Watts, Isaac Edye, John
Measurements: Overall: 670 mm x 2120 mm
Parts: Box