Porpoise (1956), Rorqual (1956), Narwhal (1957)

Scale 1:48. A printed dyeline copy of a plan, showing the sections, as fitted for the Porpoise class submarines Porpoise (1956), Rorqual (1956) and Narwhal (1957). There is a Vickers Armstrong builder's stamp dated 17 March 1961 printed on the drawing. The plan shows the sections at frames 8, 41, 71, 76, 84, 94, 111, 114, 118 and 123 looking aft. The drawing also shows the sections at frames 23, 30, 53, 61, 65, 79, 98 and 105 looking forward.

Object Details

ID: NPD1735
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Narwhal (1957); Porpoise (1956) Rorqual (1956)
Date made: 17 March 1961
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 805 mm x 2685 mm
Parts: Box