Thinking things through: Hammock crane holders

[dafi]

Since a while I am observing the different versions of the metal hammock crane holders and their positions.

 

Therefor I am looking for contemporary sources of this rarely shown detail.

 

HMS Victory 1765

http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66473.html

 

SLR0512 Scale: 1:60. A model of H.M.S Victory (1765) made entirely in wood that has been painted in realistic colours with metal fittings. [...] The poop deck fittings include a rectangular skylight, launching flag pole, [gruen]hammock stowage rails[/gruen], and provision for an ensign jack staff.  [...]

Date made Mid-18th century

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warship(1745); Third rate; 70 guns

Read more at http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66431.html#SRxOXkziYoHbXrqM.99

 

 

 

SLR0470 Scale: 1:48. A full hull model of a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The model is decked and equipped. A plaque on the original base is inscribed ‘Lord Nelson’s model of H.M.S. ”Ruby” built in 1768. Lent by Capt C.A.R. Hoare’.  [...]  This model was formerly known as ‘Lord Nelson’s model of the Ruby’, but its proportions are quite different from those of the only possible ship of that time: the ‘Ruby’, built 1776 at Woolwich. The fleur-de-lys decoration suggests French origin, and it is possible that the British Royal Arms in the stern galley may be a later addition. The general appearance of the model, however, is not in the least degree French. [...] 

Date made circa 1745

 

Interesting is - also seen on the Vic - that the quarter deck cranes are hardly higher than the rails, making them seem useless. The inner stanchion looks to be integrated in the rail.

 

 

Warship; Frigate; Amazon class; Fifth rate; 32 guns

 

http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66276.html#bygQPW2IQecg1j0u.99

 

 

 

 

SLR0315 Scale 1:32. Built at this slightly larger and unusual scale, the model is a fine example of the Georgian style of modelling, with a fully planked hull and partially planked decks. [...] The model has been made to a high standard of workmanship and includes some fittings not always shown, such as the compass binnacle just forward of the wheel, shot racks between the guns, the hammock-netting stanchions and swivel guns on the ship's side.

Date made circa 1780

 

The cranes are pointing outside the hull.

 

 

 

Here another variation: Cranes outside and a board underneath

 

36 Gun Frigate

http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66604.html

 

 

SLR0643 Scale 1:48. A contemporary full hull model of a 36-gun fifth-rate frigate (circa 1801). [...] The model is mounted on launching cradles and the fittings on deck include stovepipe, hammock irons, a double wheel and capstan. [...] This model seems to illustrate something of a hybrid design for a frigate, with dimensions similar to ships of 1780–85. However, the appearance of the enclosed waist and solid bulwarks, introduced to give more protection for the gun crews, with square-cut ends are a characteristic of 1800 or later.

Date made circa 1801

 

 

And merry goes round all the way the rails:

HMS Duke of Kent (circa 1809); Warship; 170 gun

 

 

SLR0660 Scale: 1:96. A full hull design model of the Duke of Kent, a proposed 170 gun four-decker ship of the line circa 1809 which was never built. [...]

Date made circa 1809

 

Do you know any other contemporary sources?

 

Thank you, Daniel

[Tadeusz43]

Hi,

Hammock and their storage on war ships.

French ship in musem on Belle lle

Danish frigate Jylland

HMS Victory

Hammock for officer

Hammock for seaman

Hammocks in sickbay

Hammosk's racks

HMS Warrior

 

Tadeusz

 

[jbshan]

Daniel,

Some of the examples on the models do indeed seem useless as far as stowing anything in them, but the hammocks could be put in on a slant instead of vertically if the hammock nettings are shallow.   |////////////| rather than ||||||||||||||

[mtaylor]

On some ships, didn't they fold them into a "U" shape also?