“LADY NELSON” Plan

Survey Brig. Built England in 1798/99.
Probably the most overworked vessel in early Australian white settlement.
Designed specifically for her role with shallow draft and three sliding keels.
Purchased by the Admiralty and sent to Australia in 1800.
Did much survey work around Australia. Destroyed by natives near Timor 1825.
Lines, G.A & Sail Plan.
Researched & drawn by Adrian Brewer