An image showing 'N26017; A design for the making of a plaque to be placed on the Main Gate of Portsmouth Dockyard. The plaque is to read "In order to meet the needs of modern road traffic and with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty this gate built in 1711 was increased in width from 12 ft to 22 ft November 1943".'

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A design for a plaque to be sited on the Main Gate of Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire.

A design for the making of a plaque to be placed on the Main Gate of Portsmouth Dockyard. The plaque is to read "In order to meet the needs of modern road traffic and with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty this gate built in 1711 was increased in width from 12 ft to 22 ft November 1943". The instructions on the bottom of the design sheet read "Crown to be cut in "carvo relievo" (recessed low relief). Lettering to be cut with "V" section and painted blue. Actual size of inscription." Vertical format.

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Object details

ID:	N26017
Type:	Negative
Materials:	Glass plate negative
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	10 August 1945
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 164 mm x 120 mm