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Halyard Turning Blocks for AUSTRALIA II
Halyard Turning Blocks for AUSTRALIA II

Halyard Turning Blocks for AUSTRALIA II

Maker (1936 - 1988)
Date1983
Object number00008487
NamePlan
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 620 x 845 mm, 0.1 kg
Copyright© Ben Lexcen
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Steve Ward
DescriptionTechnical drawings of the halyard turning blocks for AUSTRALIA II with dimensions and notations. Titled 'America's Cup Challenge 1983 Halyard Turning Blocks. Scale: full size. Ben Lexcen.' Drawing number AC-83-028. Handwritten on the reverse 'Zapper is doing these blocks'. SignificanceThis drawing is one of a series of plans used by boat builder Steve Ward in the construction of AUSTRALIA II in 1981 and 1982.