Auxiliary screw missionary steamer 'Southern Cross', 1890-1892 / architectural drawings by T. H. Blaker

PXD 1522

fonds

1890-1892

9616438

4 architectural drawings

The 'Southern Cross' was built at Wivenhoe, Essex, England, in 1891 by Forrest & Sons for the Melanesian Mission of the Anglican Church and the Church of the Province of Melanesia. It was the fourth in a succession of ships with the same name serving the Mission and was in service from 1892 to 1902 when it was sold.

Reference:
'The Melanesian Mission yacht Southern Cross'. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) 22 March 1892, p. 4. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13858494 (accessed 22 April 2020)

Held in a private collection in Sydney for over 20 years prior to acquisition by Hordern House

Four architectural drawings relating to the construction of the 'Southern Cross', a three-masted schooner with auxiliary steam engine.

1. Hand-coloured plan of the vessel with elevation and views of both decks, on paper backed with fabric, 72 x 117 cm. Signed lower right 'T. H. Blaker, January 1892'
2 Midship section, on waxed silk, 35 x 53 cm
3. Midship section, blueprint, 52 x 37 cm. Annotated in pencil top right corner 'Copy of amended section as sent to Lloyds'
4. Line plan of the hull, on paper backed with fabric, 64.5 x 199 cm. Signed lower right 'T. H. Blaker 25/10/90'

Out of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

'No. 100' included in title of each drawing