This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I wrote several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers such as those available through Europeana, and also the Imperial War Museum. I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The code is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please. It will be shared on Github shortly!
Ajax 1934. Scale 1:192. A plan showing the outline profile and topsides view of the Leander class light cruiser HMS Ajax (1934), illustrating the arrangement of her rig as fitted on completion.
6 April 1935
National Maritime Museum
HMS Ajax (1934). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the shell plating expansion of the Leander class light cruiser HMS Ajax (1934).
6 April 1935
National Maritime Museum
Ajax 1934. Scale 1:96. A plan showing the bridges and superstructure of the Leander class light cruiser HMS Ajax (1934). The drawing shows this deck as completed in 1935.
8 June 1935
National Maritime Museum
Ajax 1934. Scale 1:96. A plan showing the forecastle deck of the Leander class light cruiser HMS Ajax (1934). The drawing shows this deck as completed in 1935.
8 June 1935
National Maritime Museum
Ajax 1934. Scale 1:96. A plan showing the inboard profile of the Leander class light cruiser HMS Ajax (1934). The drawing shows this deck as completed in 1935.
8 June 1935
National Maritime Museum