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'Culloden' (1747). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and basic longitudinal half-breadth for building 'Culloden' (1747), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker.
Circa 1744
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'Kent' (1746). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer line swith some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed (and approved) for 'Kent' (1746), a 1741 Establishemnt 70-gun Third Rate, two-decker. Signed by Josep
June 1744
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. Broken suspension spring and three other metal components (in plastic bag) removed from ZBA2212.

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. lines & profile
1744
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A correct chart of the Baltick or East Sea from ye Sound to Petersburg from the latest and best observations for Mr Tindal's continuation of Mr Rapin's history.. Single sheet. Hand coloured engraving. Scale [circa 1:2,500,000 (lat)]. The borders
1744
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A plan of Dunquerque Road with the western channel and part of the eastern channel, survey'd December 1743. Single sheet. Engr. Scale: [ca. 1:53 000]. Cartographic Note: North at 188 degrees. Variation marked. Ungraduated. Soundings, sandbanks, leadi
1744
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Abrahamus Sharp Mathematicus Insignis Obit XV Kal. AVG. A. DOM. MDCCXLII AETAT. XCI. Print
1744
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British Warship. Framed pen and ink drawing with grey wash entitled "British Warship". The drawing has been signed by the artist and dated. The drawing is varnished. 'The Privateer 'Lion'.
1744
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Canterbury (1744); Warship; Third rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the ‘Canterbury’ (1744), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The number ‘41’ [former catalogue number] is on a plaque on the star
1744
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Captain Arthur Scott, 1718-1756. A half-length portrait slightly to the right in a blue coat and buff waistcoat, both edged with gold lace, the coat having a mariner's cuff. He wears a tie-wig. Scott was promoted by Admiral Thomas Mathews in August
1744
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Captain Richard Chadwick, d. 1748. A three-quarter-length portrait to right in a grey silk coat, a silver-laced yellow silk waistcoat and a grey bag wig. With his left hand, he gestures towards the 'Cornwall', 80 guns, with the flag of a vice-ad
1744
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Commemorative medal depicting Edmund Halley (1656-1742). Commemorative medal depicting Edmund Halley (1656-1742). Obverse: Bust of the astronomer (right). Legend: 'EDMUNDUS HALLEY.' Reverse: Inscription, within an ornate circle, Cupid's hea
1744
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Counter commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Counter commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Obverse: A human body B, suspended from a gallows D; beyond a naval engagement, A and C, one small ship in flames. Exergue: '1743/ 4'. Reverse:
1744
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Dispatch (1745); Hornet (1745); Hound (1745); Raven (1745). Scale: Not shown. Plan showing the quarter deck, forecastle, upper deck, and fore & aft platforms for Dispatch (1745), and with alterations for Hornet (1745), Hound (1745), and Raven (1745),
1744
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Gridiron pendulum. Box for the Gridiron pendulum.
1744
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Gridiron pendulum. Gridiron pendulum in a box. Removed from ZBA2212.
1744
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Gridiron pendulum. Lid for the Gridiron pendulum.
1744
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Hampton Court (1744); Warship; Third rate; 70-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Hampton Court’ (1744), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The ‘Hampton Court’ was built to the 1741 Establishment. Although ships of
1744
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Lichfield (1746) [alternative spelling: Litchfield]; Colchester (1746). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Lichfield (1746) and Colchester (1746), a 1741 Establishment, 50-gun Fourt
Circa November 1744
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Magnanime(1744); Warship; French; Thirtd rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the ‘Magnanime’ (1744), a French 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. There is painted decoration on the stern along with the name, &lsqu
1744
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Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Obverse: Bust of King George II (left) in a short wig and armour with lion's head in front and straps on the shoulder, and mantle. Legend: 'GEORG .
1744
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Norwich (1745); Lichfield (1746) [alternative spelling: Litchfield]; Colchester (1746); Salisbury (1746). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for Norwich (1745); Lichfield (1746); Colchester (1746); Salisbury (1746), all 1741 Establi
November 1744
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Plan of Gibraltar Bay with the enemies attack. Single sheet. Engr. Medium: On modern backing sheet. Scale: [ca.1:25 000]. Cartographic Note: North at 263 degrees. Ungraduated. Soundings and currents marked. Scales in feet and miles. Contents Note: Coastli
1744
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Prince Edward (1745). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for building the Prince Edward (1745), a 1741 Establishment 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker.
Circa June 1744
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Prince Edward (1745); Looe (1745); Southsea Castle (1745); Poole (1745); Chesterfield (1745). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plans, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Looe (1745), Southsea Castle (1745), Poole (1745),
18 April 1744
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Ramillies (1749); Warship; Second rate; 90-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block model of the Second Rate ‘Ramillies’ (1749), a 90-gun, three-decker ship of the line. The number ‘6’ is on the port broadside. The gun ports are pai
1744
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Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick, 1587-1658. Technique includes etching.
1744
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Swan (1745); Speedwell (1744); Hazard (1744); Tavistock (1745); Kingsfisher (1745); Falcon (1745); Badger (1745); Swallow (1744); Dispatch (1745). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan (with modifications), profile, and longitudinal half-breadth for Sw
1744
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The Honourable Thomas Mathews Esqr. Rear Admiral of Great Britain & Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesties Fleet. Print, from the oil portrait, BHC2855, also in the collection.
1744
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Victory (1737); Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Baseboard for a contemporary full hull model of the Victory (1737), a 100-gun three-decker first-rate ship of the line.
Possibly about 1744
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The Description of ye Loss of His Majestys Ship Northumberland Taken by ye French May ye 8th 1744. Print
1745
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'Serpent' (1742) bomb vessel. Scale: 1:96. A plan showing the forecastle, upper deck, and fore and aft platforms for the 'Serpent' (1742), a bomb vessel, as taken off at Portsmouth Dockyard.
20 June 1744
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The View from One-Tree Hill in Greenwich Park. A panorama of Greenwich and distant London engraved in 1744 from a painting by Tillemans, then in the collection of the Earl of Radnor and still in private hands, though there is a version in the Bank of Eng
10 August 1744
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'Hampton Court' (1744). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, stern board outline with some detail, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Hampton Court' (1744), a 1741 Establishment 70-gun Third Rate, t
10 September 1744
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Swan (1745); Tavistock (1745); Falcon (1745); Badger (1745); Hornet (1745); Hound (1745); Raven (1745); Scorpion (1745). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for Swan (1745), Tavistock (1745), Falcon (1745),
24 October 1744
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The Sailor's Return (caricature). Text in English below image.
18 Dec 1744
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