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Halyard Turning  Block for SOUTHERN CROSS II
Halyard Turning Block for SOUTHERN CROSS II

Halyard Turning Block for SOUTHERN CROSS II

Designer (1936 - 1988)
Date22 December 1976
Object numberANMS1543[116]
NamePlan
MediumPencil on tracing paper
Dimensions625 x 760
Copyright© Ben Lexcen
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection purchased with USA Bicentennial Gift funds
DescriptionPlan titled 'Design 22, SOUTHERN CROSS II Halyard Turning Block'. Drawn by Bob Miller (later Ben Lexcen) at Miller and Valentijn. Drawing number 22 - 110. SOUTHERN CROSS II was a working title. The vessel would later be called AUSTRALIA.