Royal Adelaide (1834)
Scale 1:32. A drawing of the miniature frigate Royal Adelaide (1834) for use of the Royal Family on Virginia Water. Signed by the Chief Naval Constructor William Symonds at Somerset House and dated 14 August 1833. Showing sheer lines, body plan with stern board and longitudinal half-section, with a table of dimensions and scantlings. With the following inscriptions:
-'A draught prepared for building a miniature Frigate, to be named 'Royal Adelaide' in pursuance of Directions from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty'.
-'Dotted lines shew the masts as altered'
-'Placed on Virginia Water'
-'A draught prepared for building a miniature Frigate, to be named 'Royal Adelaide' in pursuance of Directions from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty'.
-'Dotted lines shew the masts as altered'
-'Placed on Virginia Water'
Object Details
| ID: | NPD0619 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Ship Plans |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 14 August 1833 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 348 mm x 883 mm |
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