Spinniker Pole Ratchet for SOUTHERN CROSS II
Designer
Ben Lexcen
(1936 - 1988)
Date25 March 1977
Object numberANMS1543[184]
NamePlan
MediumPencil on tracing paper
Dimensions430 x 275
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 Spin Pole Rachet [sic]'. Drawn by Bob Miller (later Ben Lexcen) at Miller and Valentijn.
Drawing number 22 - 108.
SOUTHERN CROSS II was a working title. The vessel would later be called AUSTRALIA.
