Kent (1926)

Scale 1:96. Plan shows the sections, 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 burnt sienna ink at Chatham dated June 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. The drawing shows the sections at Frames 18, 26, 61, 87, 101, 118 and 135 looking forward. The plan also shows the sections at Frames 153, 174, 209, 231, 253 and the aft point looking aft.

Object Details

ID: NPB5157
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Dockyard, Chatham
Vessels: Kent 1926
Date made: 25 Jun 1928
People: HM Dockyard, Chatham
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 467 mm x 2420 mm
Parts: Box
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