Science Museum dyeline drawings of the bark Endeavour, 1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Science Museum (Great Britain)
Title
Science Museum dyeline drawings of the bark Endeavour
Dates
1952
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (1 shared oversize folder)
Collection Number
Mss 4025
Summary
Copy print of one sheet of dyeline architectural drawings depicting Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour. The sheet also includes various measurements of the ship.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

During the first half of the 20th century, staff at the Science Museum in London, England, made dyeline drawings of items in the museum's collection and of models used for exhibitions. These drawings are now part of the Dyeline Drawing Collection within the Science Museum Group Corporate Archive.

Source: Collection guide on the science museum website, https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/documents/aa110135630

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Copy print of one sheet of dyeline architectural drawings depicting Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour. The drawings were created by the Science Museum in London in 1952. The sheet also includes various measurements of the ship. At the bottom of the sheet is the text: "Capt. Cook's Ship 'Endeavour Bark' - 1764."

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

A photographic negative copy of the drawings at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library is designated OrHi 37694.

Preferred Citation

Science Museum dyeline drawings of the bark Endeavour, Mss 4025, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Originals

Original drawings, designated CORP/SCM/D/1070, are held in the Science Museum Group Corporate Archive, Science Museum, London, England.

Processing Note

Collection was titled "Endeavor (Ship) plans" prior to August 2023.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Barks (Sailing ships)--Design and construction
  • Naval architecture--Designs and plans

Corporate Names

  • Endeavour (Bark)--Design and construction

Form or Genre Terms

  • ships plans