Elfin (1849)
Scale 1:48. A drawing of the paddle Royal yacht Elfin (1849), signed by Oliver W. Lang, Assistant Master Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard, and dated 4 August 1848. Showing sheer lines, body plan and longitudinal half-breadth, including details of the paddle boxes, and the bow and stern decoration. With the inscriptions:
-'Sheer drawing of the 'Elfin' Dispatch boat prepared in accordance with the direction of the Surveyor of the Navy of the 2nd inst. H.G. Ward 23rd August 1848'
-'Chatham Yard 30 August 1866 P. Thornton Master Shipwright'
-'Sheer drawing of the 'Elfin' Dispatch boat prepared in accordance with the direction of the Surveyor of the Navy of the 2nd inst. H.G. Ward 23rd August 1848'
-'Chatham Yard 30 August 1866 P. Thornton Master Shipwright'
Object Details
| ID: | NPD0626 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Ship Plans |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 4 August 1848 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 262 mm x 973 mm |