London (1927)

Various scales. A dyeline copy of a plan showing the body plan, outboard profile and longitudinal half breadth, illustrating the docking arrangements, for the County class heavy cruiser London (1927). The body plan is drawn at 1:48 while the outboard profile and longitudinal half breadth are drawn at 1:96. This plan shows modificationns so that it can be used in the Singapore floating dock. The drawing also shows modifications in red ink, in accordance with D of D 1658/28 dated 13 June 1930. A Portsmouth Dockyard Manager of Constructive Department stamp, dated 26 September 1930 is printed on the plan. There is evidence of a faded builders stamp on the plan.

Object Details

ID: NPD3897
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
Vessels: London (1927)
Date made: 12 October 1928
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 685 mm x 2956 mm
Parts: Box
  • London (1927) (technical drawing) (NPD3897)
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