Eagle (1946)

Scale 1:144 for the longitudinal measurements and 1:192 for the vertical measurements. This mix of scales result in a distorted diagrammatical view of the decks. Plan shows No. 04, 03, 02 and 01 [island superstructure] 1 [flight] and 2 [upper gallery] decks, as fitted of the Eagle class fleet aircraft carrier Eagle (1946). The drawing showing the incident board for H.Q. 1 and H.Q. 2. [Damage Control Headquarters] on the vessel. The board would be lit up on the wall with different lights indicating which areas are active and which are inactive due to damage. The drawing is noted as Sheet 1 of 4.

Object Details

ID: NPD3001
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ministry of Defence
Vessels: Eagle (1946)
Date made: May 1964
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 920 mm x 2340 mm
Parts: Box