Melbourne (1945)

Scale 1:96. Plan shows the inboard profile, as fitted of the Majestic class light fleet aircraft carrier Melbourne (1945). A Vickers Armstrong builders stamp, dated 25 July 1956 is printed on the drawing. An Admiralty Constructive Overseer's stamp, dated 25 July 1956 is also printed on the plan. This vessel was formerly known as Majestic during its construction but was renamed Melbourne when commissioned in 1955.

Object Details

ID: NPB6853
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd; Vickers Armstrong Limited
Vessels: Melbourne (1945)
Date made: 25 Jul 1956
People: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 607 mm x 2611 mm
Parts: Box