Record

Ref NoMS 3147/6/5
TitleH. M. Steam Ships Barrossa and Phaeton
LevelFile
Date1859, 1860
DescriptionScrew propellers and apparatus for two sets of two 200 horse power boat engines, with 64 inch cylinders, 3 foot strokes.

Plan and sections of the Barrossa showing engines, boiler, shafts, propeller etc. - coloured drawing; screw and hoisting apparatus for Phaeton and Barrossa - coloured reverse drawing; spare screw for Phaeton and Barrossa - partially coloured reverse drawing. All the drawings were made in the London office and the last 2 bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 1084.

For H. M. Navy. Barrossa was a corvette, and was broken up in 1877. Phaeton was originally built as a sailing ship but was converted to a steam ship, and was broken up in 1875.
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Access StatusOpen
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