'Prince George' (1772)

Scale 1:48. Plan showing the starboard inboard elevation for 'Prince George' (1772), a 90-gun Second Rate, three-decker, after having been cut down to the lower deck, and prior to being broken up at Portsmouth Dockyard in January 1839. The plan illustrates the effects of shells fired from 'Excellent' (ex-'Boyne') at more than 1200 yards. It includes a detailed key for all the shot holes in the broadside.

Reverse: Plan showing an incomplete profile of the Prince George (1772), prior to being used as a target practice.

Object Details

ID: ZAZ0350
Collection: Ship Plans
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Prince George (1772)
Date made: 1839
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 405 x 1451 mm