Amethyst (1903) and Topaze (1903)

Scale 1:48. Plan shows the sheer lines, longitudinal half breadth and body plan design drawing for the Topaze class cruisers Amethyst (1903) and Topaze (1903). The drawing bears the signature of Sir William White [Director of Naval Construction 1885-1902] and an Admiralty Board Minute stamp dated 18 November 1901 is printed on the plan. This drawing was been signed off for Liard Brothers, Armstrong Whitworth and Palmers Shipbuilding Company.

Object details

ID: NPA5362
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: White, W; HM Admiralty
Vessels: Amethyst (1903); Topaze (1903)
Date made: November 1901
People: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd; White, William Henry
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 690 mm x 3080 mm
Parts: Box