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Coal from China, 1860s

Coal from China, 1860s

1860
Drawings (9) of colonial cruisers "Tauranga" and "Ringarooma"

Drawings (9) of colonial cruisers "Tauranga" and "Ringarooma"

1890-1891
Admiralty steering compass demonstrating the laminated compass needles typical of the mid-19th century

Admiralty steering compass demonstrating the laminated compass needles typical of the mid-19th century

1850-1870
Model of half midship section of an ordinary merchant ship

Model of half midship section of an ordinary merchant ship

1882-1887
Model of half midship section of a double bottom merchant ship

Model of half midship section of a double bottom merchant ship

1882-1887
Rigged model of English Ketch-rigged sloop

Rigged model of English Ketch-rigged sloop

1750
Whole Model of a 64 Gun Ship on Launching Ways

Whole Model of a 64 Gun Ship on Launching Ways

1750
Half-size model of 'deep-sea clamm’ sampler designed by Captain John Ross

Half-size model of 'deep-sea clamm’ sampler designed by Captain John Ross

1818-1876
Whole model of 64 gun ship on launching ways

Whole model of 64 gun ship on launching ways

1750
Plans (3) for steel protected cruiser "Pandora"

Plans (3) for steel protected cruiser "Pandora"

1888
Launching ways for whole model of 64 gun ship

Launching ways for whole model of 64 gun ship

1750
Admiralty steering compass demonstrating the laminated compass needles typical of the mid-19th century

Admiralty steering compass demonstrating the laminated compass needles typical of the mid-19th century

1850-1870
Model of C-type airship, C.23.

Royal Navy C23 Coastal Airship, c 1917.

1916
Map, "Royal Naval Review Position of the Fleet at Spithead on the 28th June 1902", published by the Admiralty 13th June 1902 under the superintendence of the rear admiral Sir W.J.L. Wharton K.C.B. FRS Hydrographer, old by J.D. Potter agent for the sale of the admiralty charts, corrections on 14th June, lithographers Melby & Son.

Royal naval review position of the fleet

[Arrangement drawings (7) of cruiser "Severn" / Admiralty (& Chatham Dockyard). 1887 Oct. 7 sheets (on roll with another), line drawings, part with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise protective deck, upper deck, profile, lower deck, poop and forecastle (and upper bridge, platforms, hold (and sections), all as fitted]

Arrangement drawings (7) of cruiser "Severn"

1887
[Arrangement drawings (4) of ship Royal Sovereign / Admiralty. 1862 Apr. 4 sheets (on roll), line drawings, part with wash, scale 1" : 4'. Comprise plans of upper deck, lower deck, hold (and sections), inboard works]

Arrangement drawings (4) of ship 'Royal Sovereign'

1862
[Specification and arrangement drawings (14) of twin-screw, iron-clad frigate "Superb" renamed "Alexandra" / Admiralty (& Chatham Dockyard). 1872-1877. 14 sheets on roll, scales various. Comprise specification (12p.) (1872); drawing showing 'places in which the Watertight Bulkheads & Flats would be pierced ...'; 'arrangement of watertight compartments, watertight-doors, sluices-valves &c', bearing numerous signatures (1877 Apr 21); and 2 sets of copy plans, ( 6 per set), of hold and sections, main deck, upper deck, profile, lower deck, and poop, battery deck and forecastle]

Specification and arrangement drawings (14) of twin-screw

1872-1877
[Specification and plans (10) re HMS Raleigh / Admiralty (& Chatham Dockyard). Ms. specification and 10 sheets (on roll), line drawings. most with wash, scales various. For details of specification and drawings see full listing]

Specification and plans (10) re HMS Raleigh

1870-1874
[Arrangement drawings (4) of ship "Moorhen" / Admiralty. 1876. 4 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plan of lower deck; profile; plans of hold (and sections), and upper deck]

Arrangement drawings (4) of ship "Moorhen"

1876
[Drawing of watertight compartments, watertight doors, sluice valves &c of ship "Nelson" / Admiralty (& Chatham and Devonport Dockyards). 1881 Sept. 1 sheet (on roll with others), line drawing, part with wash, scale 1/16" : 1']

Drawing of watertight compartments, watertight doors, sluice valves etc. of ship "Nelson"

1881
[Engineering drawing] H.M.S. Warrior. Arrangement of propelling machinery of 1250FP/ [Admiralty] 1859 Jun. [1 sheet (on roll with others), line drawing, scale 1/8" : 1'. See also inv. no. 1998-61 (MSR 18/1-5)]

Engineering drawing H.M.S. Warrior

1859
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Marathon' / Admiralty (& Portsmouth Dockyard). 1889. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of protective deck, and of flat below it; of poop and forecastle deck; of upper deck and elevation of topsides; profile; plan of hold (and sections)]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Marathon'

1889
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Sapphire' / Admiralty (& Devonport Dockyard). 1875. 5 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of poop and forecastle, lower deck, hold (and sections), and upper deck, and profile]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Sapphire'

1875
[Plan of the Quarter Deck and Forecastle of ship "Leander" / Admiralty (& Portsmouth Dockyard). 1849. 1 sheet (on roll, with others), line drawing, part with wash, no scale]

Plan of the Quarter Deck and Forecastle of ship "Leander"

1849
[Arrangement drawings (5) of gunboat "Redbreast" / Admiralty (& Pembroke Dockyard and Devonport Dockyard). 1889. 5 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of hold, poop and forecastle, lower deck and upper deck, and of profile, all as fitted]

Arrangement drawings (5) of gunboat "Redbreast"

1889
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ships 'Bellona' and 'Barham' / Admiralty. 1888 May. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings, part with wash, scale 1/4" : 1']

Arrangement drawings (5) of ships 'Bellona' and 'Barham'

1888
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Partridge' / Admiralty (& Devonport and Sheerness Dockyards). 1889 Jul. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of poop, forecastle and bridge, of lower deck and of hold (and sections), profile, plan of upper deck]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Partridge'

1889
[Arrangement drawings (6) of ship "Active" / Admiralty (& Portsmouth Dockyard). 1885. 6 sheets on roll, scales 1/16" : 1', 1/4" : 1'. Comprise sketch of watertight arrangement showing watertight doors, sluice valves etc.; plans of poop, bridge, skidbeams and forecastle, of lower deck, of upper deck, of hold and sections; and profile. Each bears numerous signatures]

Arrangement drawings (6) of ship "Active"

1885
[Specification and drawings (12) re corvettes 'Turquoise', 'Ruby' and 'Tourmaline' / Admiralty (& Sheerness Dockyard and Earle's Yard, Hull and Orchard Yard, Blackwall). 1876-1877. See below. See also inv. no. 2000-909]

Specification and drawings (12) re corvettes 'Turquoise'

1876-1877
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Egeria' / Admiralty (& Devonport and Sheerness Dockyards). 1887. 5 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plan of lower deck; profile; plans of poop and forecastle, upper deck, hold (and sections)]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Egeria'

1887
[Arrangement drawings (4) of ship 'Decoy' / Admiralty (& Devonport and Portsmouth Dockyards). 1872. 4 sheets (on roll with another), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise profile, and plans of upper deck, lower deck and hold (and sections)]

Arrangement drawings (4) of ship 'Decoy'

1872
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Emerald' (of the Tourmaline class) / Admiralty (& Portsmouth Dockyard). 1886. 5 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of lower deck, upper deck and topsides, poop forecastle, skid beams &c, and hold (and sections); profile]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Emerald' (of the Tourmaline class)

1886
[Arrangement drawings (3) of ship "Amphion" / Admiarlty (& Devonport Dockyard). 1880-1887. 3 sheets on roll, scales 1/16" : 1', 1" : 4'. Comprise sketch showing arrangement of watertight compartments, sluice valves etc.; sheer drawings (2). Drawings bear numerous signatures]

Arrangement drawings (3) of ship "Amphion"

1880-1887
[Specification, plans etc of single screw gun boats Albacore, Mistletoe and Watchful / Admiralty. 1881. 10 items (on roll), most being line drawings, chiefly with wash, scales various. Comprise specification; form giving dimensions of masts and yards; plans: midship section, sketch of sails, profile of inboard works, forecastle, upper deck, lower deck, hold; sheer drawing]

Specification, plans etc of single screw gun boats Albacore

1881
[Arrangement drawings (5) of frigates 'Warrior' and 'Black Prince' / Admiralty. 1859 Jul. 5 sheets (on 5 rolls), line drawings, part with wash, scale 1" : 4'. Comprise plans of profile of inboard works, upper deck, main deck, lower deck, hold (and sections). See also inv. no. 2001-746 (MSR 112/3)]

Arrangement drawings (5) of frigates 'Warrior' and 'Black Prince'

1859
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship Encounter / Admiralty (& Sheerness Dockyard). 1873 & 1879. 5 sheets on roll, line drawings with wash, scale 1" : 4'. Comprise plans of profile, upper deck, lower deck, poop and forecastle, hold (& sections). Each bears numerous signatures]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship Encounter

1873, 1879
[Arrangement drawings (5) of cruiser "Pylades" / Admiralty (& Sheerness and Chatham Dockyards). 1886. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of poop and forecastle, upper deck, lower deck, hold and profile, all as fitted]

Arrangement drawings (5) of cruiser "Pylades"

1886
[Arrangement drawings (6) of single-screw composite sloops "Arab" and "Lily" / Admiralty (& Devonport Dockyard). 1873-1875. 6 sheets on roll, scales 1/2" : 1', 1/4" : 1'. Comprise design for, and midship section of, the sloop; plans of lower deck, upper deck and hold; and profile. Each bears numerous signatures. See also MSL 35/1-2 for specification]

Arrangement drawings (6) of single-screw composite sloops "Arab" and "Lily"

1873-1875
[Arrangement drawings (7) of twin screw protected corvette 'Mersey' / Admiralty. 1883. 7 sheets (on roll), line drawings, part with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of platforms, lower deck, protective deck, spar deck, upper deck, hold (and sections); profile]

Arrangement drawings (7) of twin screw protected corvette 'Mersey'

1883
[Arrangement drawings (5) of sloop "Pelican" / Admiralty (& Devonport Dockyard). 1884. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Plans of lower deck, poop and forecastle, upper deck, hold, all as fitted, and profile as fitted]

Arrangement drawings (5) of sloop "Pelican"

1884
[Arrangement drawings (5) of twin screw torpedo cruiser "Scout" / Admiralty. 1883. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings part with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of poop and forecastle, upper deck, profile, lower deck, and of hold (plus sections)]

Arrangement drawings (5) of twin screw torpedo cruiser "Scout"

1883
[Arrangement drawings (7) of HMS "Narcissus" / Admiralty (& Portsmouth Dockyard). 1895 Sept. 7 sheets (on roll), line drawings, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise Plans of platforms, protective deck, main deck, hold and upper deck, all showing ventilation; proposed arrangement of fresh and salt water services; profile showing ventilation. See also inv. no. 1999-134 (MSR 83/1-10)]

Arrangement drawings (7) of HMS "Narcissus"

1895
[Arrangement drawings (4) of ship 'Frolic' / Admiralty (& Sheerness Dockyard). 1883. 4 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of lower deck, hold (and sections); profile; plan of upper deck]

Arrangement drawings (4) of ship 'Frolic'

1883
[Specification and arrangement drawings (5) of single-screw, iron-clad frigate Shannon / Admiralty (& Devonport Dockyard). 1873. 6 sheets on roll, scale 1" : 4'. Comprise specification (12p); plans of poop and forecastle; upper deck; main deck; platforms of hold and sections; profile of inboard works]

Specification and arrangement drawings (5) of single-screw

1873
[Arrangement drawings (7) of corvette 'Comus' / Admiralty (& Sheerness, Chatham and Portsmouth Dockyards). 1880. 7 sheets (on roll with one other), line drawings with wash, scale 1/4" : 1'. Comprise plans of steel deck, poop and forecastle, lower deck; profile; plan of upper deck; plans (2) of hold and sections, one dated 1886]

Arrangement drawings (7) of corvette 'Comus'

1880, 1886
[Specification for, and plans (3) of, twin-screw, iron-clad, deck-covered corvette "Northampton" / Admiralty (& Govan, Chatham and Devonport Dockyards). 1874, 1888. 58p. + 3 sheets (on roll with others), line drawings, two with or part with wash, scales various. Comprise specification, midship section, drawing re watertight compartments, sheer drawing]

Specification for, and plans (3) of, twin-screw, iron-clad, deck-covered corvette "Northampton"

1874, 1888
[Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Zephyr' / Admiralty (& Sheerness Dockyard). 1880-1881. 5 sheets (on roll), line drawings with wash, scales 1/8" : 1', 1/4" to 1'. Comprise arrangement of watertight compartments and plans of lower deck and hold (1 sheet, 1880), plans of lower deck and hold (and sections), profile, plan of upper deck and forecastle (4 sheets, 1881)]

Arrangement drawings (5) of ship 'Zephyr'

1880-1881
[Arrangement drawings (5) of corvette 'Turquoise' / Admiralty (& Sheerness Dockyard). 1884. See below. See also inv. no. 2000-908]

Arrangement drawings (5) of corvette 'Turquoise'

1884
[Ts. manuals (2) re /1 Boat construction, /2 Building of a Warship / Admiralty. ca.1954. See below]

Ts. manuals (2) re /1 Boat construction

circa 1954
Sectional model, scale 1:24 (1/2"=1'), showing Admiralty specified structural arrangements amidships of the 'Royal Sovereign' class battleships, by Portsmouth Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, 1891

Sectional model showing Admiralty specified structural arrangements amidships of the 'Royal Sovereign' class battleships

1891