Melbourne (1955)

Scale 1:96. Plan shows the aft sections, as fitted 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. The drawing shows the sections at Frames 110, 128, 144, 163, 177, 188 and the aft post looking aft. This vessel was formerly known as Majestic during its construction but was renamed Melbourne when commissioned in 1955.

Object Details

ID: NPB6862
Type: technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd
Vessels: Melbourne (1945)
Date made: 25 July 1956
People: Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Ltd
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 451 mm x 2040 mm
Parts: Box