Kent (1926)

Scale 1:96. Plan shows the inboard profile, as fitted, for the County class heavy cruiser Kent (1926). The drawing shows modifications made to the vessel in red ink at Chatham yard dated August 1931. There are further alterations marked on the plan in green ink at Chatham Yard dated June 1934. Further modifications in light green ink at Chatham dated August 1938, are also present on the drawing. A Chatham Yard Constructor Manager's stamp, dated 5 October 1928 is located on the left hand side of the plan. The signature of the Manager of the Constructor's Department "C. E. Goodyear", is present on the top middle section of the plan. A previous repair of a split running from top to bottom in the middle of the plan is starting to come apart.

Object Details

ID: NPB5151
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Dockyard, Chatham; Goodyear, C. E.
Vessels: Kent 1926
Date made: 25 Jun 1928
People: HM Dockyard, Chatham
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 580 mm x 2273 mm
Parts: Box