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French resources on ships and boats 19th century et. al.
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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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Cannon Armed Clipper Thermopylae
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Cannon Armed Clipper Thermopylae
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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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Sizes and shapes of casks and barrels of the Royal Navy
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The trade or skill of making wooden casks is known as Cooperage. Each larger British naval ship in the 17th and 18th century would have a cooper on board, perhaps also a cooper's mate (helper, trainee) or two. He would be "knocking down" (dismantling) casks which had been emptied of it's contents ( eg. rum, spirits or water) keeping all the staves and hoops, as there would not be any room on board for empty casks. If a vessel had to stop during the voyage to "water" , he would have to get ready as many water casks as required, to be taken ashore in the longboat to be filled. Coopers usually did not stand a watch, and worked only during the day. I'm using the term "cask" for all vessels, as a barrel was a specific size of cask, like a hogshead or puncheon. Each navy had different sizes of casks, the French or American navies not being the same as the British navy. Most of the older measurements were made with the "American" gallon (3.87 litres) as the Imperial gallon (4.54 litres) was a later unit of measure after 1850's The width and thickness of a stave depended on the circumference of the cask and the enclosed volume and weight of the contents. 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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Ship paintings
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Harvey by Spellapeaka - Artesania Latina - Baltimore Clipper
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ancre La Jacinthe 1823 by guraus - Scale 1:48
pollex replied to guraus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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 -
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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Roman Quadrireme c. 300 AD by Sharpie - Scale 1/48 - Partial Cutaway
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La Couronne by yancovitch - FINISHED - RADIO
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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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Viking Ship - Draken Harald Harfagre
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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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