Surprise (1812)

Scale 1:48. A Navy Office plan showing the sheer lines, body and longitudinal half-breadth demonstrating the outline of an alternative rounded stern design in red of the Surprise (1812), a Leda class Fifth Rate of 38 guns. Under the accompanying table of dimensions is a note reading 'Copy Henry Peake, J Tucker, R. Seppings'. The plan is also heavily annotated in pencil.