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Greetings fellow modellers; Following on from several discussions on this forum, concerning how widespread was the use of, and when was the introduction of belaying pins, I believe that the following information will be of interest to many. At least to anyone considering using some pins on a model, perhaps in the ends of the bitts cross-member, where I have occasionally seen them depicted. I have recently been re-reading my copy of the Sea Watch Books volume on the first and second rate models in the Rogers Collection at Annapolis. The second model dealt with here is the 'Saint George' of 1701, a 94 or 96 gun second rate. The model is believed to show her in around 1702, as it has the cipher of both William lll, who died in that year, and Queen Anne, who succeeded him. The most remarkable thing about this model is that it has the oldest (according to the book, anyway) set of complete contemporary rigging known on any dockyard model, making the rigging over 300 years old. Anyway, clearly shown on the rail atop the beakhead bulkhead on this vessel are eight belaying pins, looking just like any of the later belaying pins featured on younger models. The end of at least one can clearly be seen hanging below the rail. I have not seen this on any other model. Would this constitute the earliest example, or does anyone know of an earlier one. All the best, Mark P
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