Foxhound (1877) and Forward (1877)

Scale 1:48. Plan shows the profile, plan view sections and pumping arrangements for the Forester class composite gunboats Foxhound (1877) and Forward (1877). This plan bears the signature of W. M. Mitchell [Constructor at Devonport Dockyard 1872-1880] dated 12 June 1877 and Francis Martin [Chief Constructor at Pembroke Dockyard 1872-1879] dated 29 October 1878. The plan also bears the signature of C. W. Lander [Overseer at Barrow Shipbuilding Company] dated 14 April 1877. A Barrow Shipbuilding Company builder's stamp dated 14 April 1877 is printed on the drawing.

Object Details

ID: NPD1296
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Barrow Shipbuilding Company
Vessels: Foxhound (1877); Forward (1877)
Date made: 14 April 1877
People: Mitchell, W. M.; Martin, Francis Lander, C. W.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 520 mm x 910 mm
Parts: Box