Daphne (cancelled 1832), Porcupine (cancelled 1832), Nimrod (1828) ex Andromeda

Scale 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for building the Daphne (cancelled 1832), Porcupine (cancelled 1832), both 28-gun, Sixth Rate Sloops, at Plymouth Dockyard, and later for the Nimrod (1828) with modifications, cut down to 20-guns, for all three ships, dated 1827, and further modifications for just Daphne (cancelled 1832), Porcupine (cancelled 1832) in 1930. Signed H.Peake, J.Tucker and R.Seppings (Surveyors of the Navy)
Annotation at top in green ink: "Navy Office 28th August 1820} To conform to the alterations in Green" top, in black ink: "Navy Office April 1827} The alterations in black ink are to be conformed to in cutting down the Andromache [deleted]. Nimrod." top left in black ink: " A Copy sent to Deptford for the Nimrod 19th May 1807. A Copy sent to Plymouth for the Daphne & Porcupine 28 June" top red ink: "13th Feb 1830 The alterations in the Ports as shown in midships and of the Roundhouse and Forecastle was sent to Plymouth this day for the Daphne and Porcupine."

Object Details

ID: ZAZ3429
Collection: Ship Plans
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Daphne (cancelled 1832); Porcupine 1819 Nimrod 1827
Date made: 10th June 1820; 1820
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 322 mm x 936 mm