tomr0638 Posted March 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2018 In the Nautical Research Journal it list the length of the mast for the Confederacy, what does "HEAD FEET" mean. Haven't been able to find it in any books. Thanks Tom Recker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted March 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2018 In what context is the term used? There’s a bunch of things on ships that use the word Head. Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr0638 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted March 20, 2018 To those who responded to my previous inquiry regarding the rigging of the Confederacy, THANK YOU. In my research I came across some words relating to the mast length and taper that I can't find and info on . HEAD FEET, HOUNDS, HEEL or BUTT, and CAP. Any help here again would be appreciated. Tom Recker Peoria, Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted March 21, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) As Frankie mentioned, can you provide any context? 'Head feet' seems to mean something with regard to pumps. Heel would be the end of something. The heel of a mast would be stepped in the keel. A butt is typically where the ends of two planks come together without scarphing or overlap. On a mast it would seem to be the bottom end of some part. Again, context would help. A cap could be any number of things. There are mast caps, such as this: The definition I found for hounds is: The part of the mast near the top platform where the lower shrouds are mounted. The reinforcing timbers at the top of the mainmast where the topmast is mounted Edited March 21, 2018 by Gregory mtaylor 1 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted March 21, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 21, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 6:15 AM, tomr0638 said: In the Nautical Research Journal it list the length of the mast for the Confederacy, what does "HEAD FEET" mean. Haven't been able to find it in any books. Thanks Tom Recker What references do you have? There are some modern reprints of period shipbuilding and rigging books that are not to hard to come by. mtaylor 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted March 21, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 21, 2018 I'm also curious to know if the lack of a definition of " head feet ", is an impediment to completing the task? uss frolick and mtaylor 2 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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