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Don't forget to peruse the site that published the late Jean Boudriot's drawings and books. there are (were?) a few publications like the Xebec and other Mediterranean vessels listed. 23 Jan'24 Pollex Calgary
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When I was training with the Royal Canadian Sea cadets in Esquimalt, (Victoria, BC), I visited the Maritime Museum, and there was an interesting display for "Thermopylae", as it had sailed to BC also. This was nearly 60 years ago, so I can't remember if there was a large model with the clipper ship display. pollex (Calgary)
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Dutch yacht by henry x - RESTORATION
pollex replied to henry x's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Gentlemen; Your discussion of the Dutch yachts reminds me of the replica of "Nonsuch" that was built in Devon, UK. It was built to celebrate the 300 th anniversary of the start of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. This replica "Nonsuch" is now kept in downtown Winnipeg. I think the late Alan Villiers was involved in sailing the replica to Canada. The vessel size and rigging of "Nonsuch" seems similar to the Dutch yachts being discussed. Regards Pollex, Calgary -
I remember reading "South" by Sir Ernest Shackleton in the 60's, as a teenager. I was lying outside in the bright July sun, the glare from the pages almost blinding me, but I was shivering as I read about the cold Antarctic Ice crushing the hull of "Endurance" Brrr. Mark Pollex, Calgary
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My inquiry seems to fit this category. I am registered as "pollex", but my browsing "visits" aren't noted recently.. My reading various forum comments are noted as "unknown" or unregistered visitor. Does one have to re-register after a certain duration? The number of visits seems to be important for commenting in the Traders/Dealers section. I've been enjoying this Forum for several years. Kind regards, pollex (calgary)
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For those Ship-modellers interested in modelling the "Great Eastern", please refer to the British forum Model Boats. A gentleman by the name of Bob Abell built a large model ( 7 ft or over 2 m.) which was propelled by 2 paddlewheels and screws (props.). Apparently the BBC sent a crew to film the model sailing at Hoylake, Wirral. If you read the MB forum, you'll read Bob reminiscing about this build. Pollex, Calgary
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Are you using the J.Boudriot books or plans as the source of your data. ? I also have Boudriot"s books (4 volumes); also several other Ancre Monograms. They are EXCELLENT ! Pollex, Calgary
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Hello Alexandrus, I agree with the other folks that you've made a very fine model. However, as a retired draughtsman/designer, I 'm noting an omission. I also have a set of the "Jacinth" dwgs from Ancre, but I'm not able to look at them now; I see you have put 3 reefs in the fore-topsail. How could the seamen reef the topsail, if there are no foot-ropes to stand on? These would not be difficult to add! Kind Regards, Pollex (Calgary) 20 april'2020
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Hello Druxy; I bought a set of plans drawn by R.J. Collins in the 60's of a 50-gun Navy ship c.1730. There were 4 sheets to the scale 1:72 or 1"=6'-0". Then, they were sold by Percival Marshall, but now they may be available from the British company which handles the "Model Boats" plans. Hope this helps. Pollex, Calgary
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Hello Patrick; With reference to the "Golden Hind", I bought a set of drawings from Glasgow many years ago (30?) which were drawn by the late Harold A. Underhill. He named this set of drawings, an "Elizabethan Galleon" HAU was an excellent draughtsman. His details are very interesting. They were sold by "Brown, Ferguson & Son" I'm sure you'll find them on the internet. Regards, pollex (Calgary)
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Hello Bear; Setting a lateen Sail is an interesting challenge! I've studied sail rigs for some time and would have thought the sail was set outside the shrouds! I'm referring to "Mediterranean" practices which were tried later in European waters. Reports of King Richard's fleet sailing to Acre in 1192, describe his oared-galleys attacking and sinking a "huge" 3-masted Muslim ship, which may have been a dromond. Huge ships would have required larger sails. John Pryor, an Australian scholar has studied these vessels, and written a paper on them. I can't find this reference at the moment. European sailors used to square sails, were cautiously "experimenting" with lateen sails (say 1500's) which is why they were much smaller. Arab dhows also had large lateen sails which would not work inside the shrouds. Regards, Pollex Calgary
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Hello David Goulden; Please look at <metromarine.org> This is the website of "Metro Marine Modellers" of Toronto. They usually have a club meeting each month, on the 3rd Friday I believe. Check the site to see if you can "connect" in July or August. They used to have a list of hobby shops and sources most useful to model builders. It would be great if you could "connect" with someone either at a Fun Run or a Sunday sailing event. There are Static, Scale & Sailing Divisions. This club was a special part of my life during the 10+ years I lived in Toronto. Regards, Pollex
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Hello Druxy; I have a book "Bluenose II" Saga of the Great fishing Schooners Measured Drawings by LB Jensen. This is a soft-cover book 11"x14" (almost). Nimbus Publishing 1994/2002 ISBN 1-55109-063-5 125pp. Is this the book you're referring to? Regards, Pollex (Calgary)
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Hello Squire Trelawney (aka S. Coleman); The cutwater is never planked, as it's a "build-up" of timbers extending up from the keel. It's painted like the rest of the hull, which in this case would either be black (tar) or off-white cream (white-stuff). Hope this helps, Pollex
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Hello Ulises; I've taken a quick look through your build. I'd suggest you carefully check the "pitch" or the angle of the bowsprit. Check the angle with the waterline, as it looks very steep, almost 45 degrees! Is it really supposed to be this steep? Kind regards, pollex (Calgary)
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Seeking information on determining load waterline
pollex replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Re: DWL & LWL It is always fascinating to read extracts from the logs of 18th & early 19th century ships of the British Royal Navy, where Captains were urged to report (in as much detail as possible), the ship's best point of sailing, the draughts and the loading of stores & ballast. These extracts are found in books by Gardiner & Lavery, etc. and show how important the Admiralty considered them for reviewing present ships and future designs. I'm convinced that the mathematical reckonings for DWL & LWL were known as early as the beginning of the 1600's by Phineas Pett & Co. but were kept as the secret "black magic" by which they presented designs and estimates preferred to their competitors. Later, as mathematics became a more public knowledge say after 1750, design theory added to practical build experience. Regards, pollex (Calgary) -
Re: Surcouf (Alexmd) This was a most interesting vessel, which was lost in the Carribean during the war. She must have sailed with the "Free French", the French seamen who were willing to fight within the Royal Navy, as I don't think she was lost after "VE Day". I seem to remember that there were two 8" guns in the turret, although not the cause of her sinking. Regards, pollex (Calgary)
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Re: 'The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor'. For Canadian modellers among us who may be interested in obtaining a copy of this book, it is available in Canada at "Lee Valley Tools". My hardcover copy was published in 2000 by Algrove Publishing Limited, ISBN 0-921335-71-7. Please check the Lee Valley site for the current pricing & availability. Regards, Mark Pollex, Calgary.
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Hello Lextin, You mentioned earlier (post #301) that you weren't sure of some rigging details. Let me refer you to "Rigging Period Fore-and-Aft Craft" by Lennarth Petersson. I hope you'll be able to find it. My copy is dated 2007 and was published both by Naval Institute Press, USA and Chatham Publishing, UK. ISBN 978-1-59114-721-3 The contents cover the British Naval Cutter, the French Lugger and the American Schooner. I paid C$53.95, good value for over 110 pages. I hope this helps. Mark Pollex
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Hello Matrim; It's good to see more books covering the topic ships of Eastern Asia. I became intrigued this subject when I discovered several titles written by Gavin Menzies. Gavin with his book "1421" challenged the "sacred cow" of American History that Columbus was the first foreigner from Europe to discover America in 1492! Although the large fleets of Cheng He date about 150 years later than the Mongol invasion, this is still a similar Marine Archeological Study. Others inspired by Menzies have been studying huge wrecks found on the east Australian, New Zealand, and Oregon coasts. Evidence of huge mahogany timbers, and ferro-cement bulkheads 600 years old have also been found in China. What a fascinating study! Regards, Pollex
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Hello Matrim; I would like to add an observation to your review of "The Bounty" Few have noted that Bounty was under-manned; there weren't enough officers!! Captain Bligh was the only "commissioned" officer on board for 40+ seamen. Fletcher Christian the most experienced midshipman (officer in training) aboard, was appointed by Bligh to be "Acting Lieutenant". Had there been another commissioned officer, the story might have had a much happier ending. Consequently I would consider Bligh to have been an overstressed exasperated nag! The unfair Hollywood character given to him of 'a cruel tyrant" really described Captain Edwards of the Pandora. Regards, Mark Pollex
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Thinking Things Through - French Frigates
pollex replied to mtaylor's topic in Nautical/Naval History
French Dimensions: Hello Mark, There is a possibility that the dimension in question may be "French inches" which are are not the same as English (Imperial) inches. I don't have the reference at hand, but 34/100 may represent the "French" inch as 3.4 centimetres, which is larger than the Imperial inch of 2.54 centimetres. Regards, Mark Pollex -
Message Port? Hello Frank; Are you sure this definition is correct, not mislabeled in translation? I would have thought it was more like a scupper for draining wash-water from the pumps! Another possibility, it could be a ballast port through which stones,etc. were loaded into the ships hold. Regards, pollex
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Zheng He's Massive Ship from Ming Dynasty
pollex replied to mkmossop's topic in Wood ship model kits
Chinese "Treasure Ship" 15th Century This is a fascinating picture of a model representing a huge "junk" or ocean-going vessel. This period of Chinese maritime history has been studied by the British author Gavin Menzies. Gavin is a retired career naval officer, having formerly been Captain of a Royal Navy submarine. Gavin has written several books on the subject of Chinese ocean-going ships sailing all over the world, long before Columbus reached the Caribbean. Gavin and his research team contend that Admiral Zheng He 's fleet of ships (several squadrons each numbering several hundred), sailed around the continents of Africa & Australia, and sailed up the West and East coasts of South and North America! Of particular interest to ship modellers is the fact that an 80' rudder made of wood about 600 years old was found in China (can't remember the seaport) verifying that a 450' long junk could easily have been made using teak and ferro-cement compartments. A large replica has also been made. Regards, pollex (Calgary) -
HMS Victory (1765 - 1812) Haynes - Owners Workshop Manual I have recently received my copy of this book from Amazon and wish to say how impressed I am with this book. It was first published 2012 written by Peter Goodwin. There are coloured photos on just about every page and the detail of the ship's construction & fitting out is a great complementary work to John Mckay's AOS "100-gun ship Victory" The Manual has almost 180 pages and can be found by ISBN 978-085733-0857. McKay's book concentrates on excellent detailed drawings, but the Manual has lots of info which helps us better understand naval administration and life-on-board during formal service. Regards, pollex
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