Box with twelve drawing templates

This small box contains templates used for drawing the frames and timbers for different-sized ships. These rib-shaped ship’s timbers, which form the hull, were then drawn full size in the mould loft. The templates show the size and shape of the largest timber for three different kinds of ship: a ship of the line, a frigate and a corvette.

Box with twelve drawing templates

This small box contains templates used for drawing the frames and timbers for different-sized ships. These rib-shaped ship’s timbers, which form the hull, were then drawn full size in the mould loft. The templates show the size and shape of the largest timber for three different kinds of ship: a ship of the line, a frigate and a corvette.