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 profile and decks. Plan shows the profile, 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: NPD3004
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Ministry of Defence; Department of Electrical Engineering
Vessels: Eagle (1946)
Date made: May 1964
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 930 mm x 2365 mm
Parts: Box