Dreadnought (1906)

Scale 1:48. Plan hsows the inboard profile design drawing for the battleship Dreadnought (1906). The title of the drawing is "New battleship to be named Dreadnought". The top and bottom edges of the drawing are slightly worn. The drawing bears the signature of Sir Philip Watts [Director of Naval Construction 1902-1912]. There is evidence of pencil annotations in the bottom left corner that does not superimpose onto the drawing.

Object details

ID: NPB0604
Type: Inboard profile plan
Materials: Linen backed paper; Blue ink Black ink Red ink Red wash Blue wash Yellow wash Green wash
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Watts, Philip; HM Admiralty
Vessels: Dreadnought (1906)
Date made: 7 July 1905
People: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth; Watts, Philip
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 703 mm x 3630 mm
Parts: Box