Baboo (1850)

Scale 1:48. Plans showing the platforms for Baboo (1850), a merchantman during fitting out for Arctic service by Wigram of Blackwall. The ship had been purchased by the Admiralty and was renamed 'Assistance' before commission.

The plan includes many annotations relating to the alterations made to her hold and platforms.

Signed by William Blessley [Draughtsman]]

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ID:	MSA0198
Type:	Technical drawing
Display location:	Not on display
Vessels:	Assistance (1835)
Date made:	21 February 1850
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Sheet: 284 mm x 860 mm
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Baboo (1850)

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