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JANUS, full hull ship model
Taylor, Don (Mr) (Don Taylor was model maker and conservation officer at the Welsh Industrial and Maritime Museum, Cardiff.)
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
Historical Associations
Association Type: place name
Date: 1856
Creation/Production
Taylor, Don (Mr)
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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