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JANUS, full hull ship model
Full hull model of H.M. Screw Steam Gun Boat JANUS.
H.M. Screw Steam Gun Boat JANUS. Crown Class 233 Tons B.O.M. 110' x 22' x 4' 1-68 PDR S.B. 1-32 PDR S.B. One set of single-cylinder reciprocating engines: 40 hp (NOM) 145 (IND) = 8 knots 30 officers and ratings Launched Pembroke 8th March 1856 Sail area 2,466 sq.ft. Increased to 4,889 sq.ft. Signal number 1358 Coal lighter 12-1869 Y.C.B. Sent to China spring 1857 with other gun boats and gun vessels. Sold Hong Kong 1871.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
1996.95
Acquisition
Purchase, 4/3/1996
Measurements
Length
(mm): 950
Width
(mm): 230
Height
(mm): 420
Weight
(kg): 3.45
Material
wood
Location
National Waterfront Museum : Sea Case 37
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