Jamaica (1940)

Sclae 1:96. Plan shows the hold, as fitted for the Fiji class light cruiser Jamaica (1940). Tables detailing the contents of oil tank and shell magazines are written on the plan. A Vickers Armstrong Shipyard stamp, dated 24 September 1942 is present on the drawing. A Principal Ship Overseer stamp, dated 24 September 1942 is also printed on the plan. A Devonport Dockyard Manager of Constructive Department stamp dated 30 November 1948 is also present on the drawing. The drawing also shows alterations made in green ink at Devonport Dockyard, dated October 1948. A note on the plan states this drawing has been cancelled and superseded by P.O M.C.D. 031304. This drawing is plan number 6 of 9.

Object details

ID: NPB4846
Type: technical drawing
Materials: Linen; Black ink Blue ink Green ink Red ink Blue wash Brown wash Green wash Grey wash Mauve wash Orange wash Red wash Yellow wash
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd; Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd
Vessels: Jamaica (1940)
Date made: 24 September 1942
People: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 482 mm x 1918 mm
Parts: Box