Merchant vessel(?)

Scale:Unknown. A contemporary half block model of an experimental design for a four box paddle steamer. Plaque inscribed "Design for steam vessel of 2495. Tons. Proposed by Mr Early. Worthington. US. America 340. (386)".

Object Details

ID: SLR0799
Collection: Ship models
Type: Half block model
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Circa 1840
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 256 x 1625 x 220 mm; Backboard: 353 x 1773 x 19 mm