Arethusa (1882)

Scale 1:48. Plan shows the inboard profile, as fitted for the Leander class protected cruiser Arethusa (1882). This drawing is signed by J. Wildish [Chief Constructor at Chatham Dockyard 1886-1887]. There are alterations and modifications shown in red ink made at Chatham Dockyard dated 3 December 1891 and signed by C. T. Glenn [Constructor at Chatham Dockyard 1887-1893]. Further alterations made in mauve ink dated 3 November 1897 at Chatham Dockyard are also present on the plan.

Object details

ID: NPA5687
Type: Technical drawing
Materials: Linen backed paper; Black ink Blue ink Red ink Blue wash Mauve ink Brown wash Green wash Grey wash Yellow wash
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wilnish, J I; HM Admiralty
Vessels: Arethusa (1882)
Date made: 23 July 1887
People: Robert Napier & Sons; Wildish, J. Glenn, C. T.
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 576 mm x 2288 mm
Parts: Box