Principal Dimensions of H.M. Steam Frigate 'Avenger'
Inscribed on the reverse: "Principal Dimensions of H.M. Steam Frigate 'Avenger'. Length between the Perps 210 ft. Length of Keel for Tonnage 181 feet 7 inches. Breadth Extreme 39 feet. Breadth for Tonnage 38 feet 6 inches. Breadth Moulded 37 feet 10 inches. Depth in Hold 25 feet 8 inches. Burthen in Tons No 143166/94. Launched on Tuesday the 5th August 1845 at 5 pm [by Miss Harding added in pencil]. Went out of Harbour 15th June 1846 and sailed on the 21st. Her Engines were made by Messrs Seaward & Co of London & are of the united power of 650 Horses".
Tinted pencil drawing.
Tinted pencil drawing.
Object Details
| ID: | PAH9249 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Fine art |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Avenger (1845) |
| Date made: | 1845 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 380 x 550 mm; Mount: 610 mm x 838 mm |
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