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Work on paper - Sovereign of the Seas Model Blueprints, 1933

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 1, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of deck planking and hull.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 828

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 2, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of stem and sternpost assembly.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 829

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 3, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of main deck bulwark and quarter galleries.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 830

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 4, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of the gunports.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 831

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 5, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of decorative rails and scrollwork.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 832

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 6, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of decorative details.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 833

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 7, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of main flagstaff; and riggings

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 834.

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 8, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of lifts and braces, lifeboat and anchor.

    Sovereign of the Seas Blueprint No SN 835.

  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 1, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of deck planking and hull.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 2, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of stem and sternpost assembly.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 3, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of main deck bulwark and quarter galleries.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 4, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of the gunports.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 5, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of decorative rails and scrollwork.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 6, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of decorative details.
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 7, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of main flagstaff; and riggings
  • Blueprint, Sheet No. 8, on purple paper with white print for ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Including diagrams of lifts and braces, lifeboat and anchor.

Physical description

A complete set of 8 blueprints from “Popular Mechanics Magazine”, Chicago. The blueprints are on a royal purple coloured paper with white print. Each print displays labelled diagrams to assist the hobbyist to assemble the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas”. The designer is Harold T. Bodkin.
Distinct fold creases divide the documents into quarters. There is some silverfish damage leaving holes, however, all instructions are visible.

Inscriptions & markings

Sovereign of the Seas, Scale of Assembly, Scale of Details. Designed by Harold T. Bodkin. Drawn by R.B.B. Traced By J.W.L. Checked BY E.R.H. Popular Mechanics Magazine. 200 E. Ontario St. Chicago.

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