Ship plans, 1872-1927.

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Ship plans, 1872-1927.

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Sheer, half breadth, and body plans, mostly general arrangements and profiles, for about 75 merchant ships and naval vessels built by Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia.

150 plans (4 linear ft.)

Independence Seaport Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7137940

Independence Seaport Museum

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