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H. M. Steam Ships Barrossa and Phaeton
Catalogue reference: MS 3147/6/5
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This record is a file about the H. M. Steam Ships Barrossa and Phaeton dating from 1859, 1860.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- MS 3147/6/5
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Title (The name of the record)
- H. M. Steam Ships Barrossa and Phaeton
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1859, 1860
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Description (What the record is about)
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Screw 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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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 3 Items
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/dd4cb032-1587-4866-b5b3-f228bb98f252/
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MS 3147/6
DRAWINGS - "AVERY" PORTFOLIOS
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This record is held at Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Within the fonds: MS 3147
Boulton and Watt Collection
Within the sub-fonds: MS 3147/3
Correspondence and Papers
Within the series: MS 3147/6
DRAWINGS - "AVERY" PORTFOLIOS
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H. M. Steam Ships Barrossa and Phaeton