Ships’ Plans
The Fleet’s collection of ships plans is representative of a variety of sailing vessels, steam ships and motor vessels. The collection also includes plans of some of the Fleet’s own vessels. Examples of some of the plans are provided below.
Plans of RAN Bathurst Class Corvette (Built 1941)
| Drawing No. | Drawing Title | Views Shown | Sheet Size |
| 11036/140 | As Fitted Arrangement of Profile, Forecastle Deck and Bridges |
Profile and plans of forecastle deck and bridge | 40 x 68 cm |
| 11036/132 | As Fitted Arrangement of Upper, Lower Deck & Hold Plan |
Plans of upper deck, lower deck and hold plan | 40 x 68 cm |
| 11036/144 | As Fitted Arrangement of Rigging Plan | Rigging plan | 40 x 68 cm |
Plans of schooner Boomerang (Built 1903)
| Drawing Title | Views Shown | Sheet Size |
| Lines Plan | Profile, half breadth and body plans. | 68 x 115 cm |
| Structural Arrangement | Profile and plans of deckhouse and awning structure and deck structure | 84 x 119 cm |
Digitised Ships Plans
The Fleet holds various drawings for more than 300 vessels and listed below are the vessels for which some plans have been digitised – further information about the various drawings can be provided by contacting the Maritime Records and Research Centre’s Curator on 02 8204 3500 or email [email protected]
Alert (HMS)
Balgowlah – Ferry
Baragoola – Ferry
Bathurst Class Corvette
Boomerang – Schooner
Bulolo – Passenger/cargo vessel
Captain Cook III – Pilot vessel
Daylesford – Cargo vessel
Euroa – Cargo vessel
Ena – Steam yacht
First Fleet Catamaran Class Ferry
James Craig – Barque
John Oxley – Pilot vessel
Kanangra – Ferry
Karingal – Ferry
Kooleen – Ferry
Koompartoo – Ferry
Krait – Fishing vessel
Kulgoa – Ferry
Lady Ferguson – Ferry
Lady Hopetoun – Steam Vessel
Macdhui – Passenger vessel
South Steyne – Ferry
Waratah – Tug
William IV – Paddle steamer
Many of the Fleet’s ships plans were produced for the purpose of building the original vessel and consequently do not provide any model building instructions. Some plans are not dimensioned, are quite old and parts of them are difficult to read. It is therefore recommended that building a model from these plans only be attempted by experienced model-builders.