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Hi Grant, I've been following this thread and although I am a long way from needing the info re Victory blocks etc it's reassuring to know that the Mamoli plans are not that far off the mark. After your comments re Longridges book I have added it to the shipbuilding library, and it will be invaluable from what I have read so far. I also bought Lennarth Peterssons "Rigging Period Model Ships" although this is based on one ship, the Frigate Melampus, the diagramatic nature of the book could be very helpful as well. Just as an aside I note there has been much discussion re coppering of 18th century ships on this forum. There is a photo of Victorys copper plating in Longridge which, although a little hard to make out, does show a gore line about 12 plates down from the water line, he discusses this in the text, so at least at the time of the photograph that was her state. This also conforms to the Mamoli plans. Happy block making Gary
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Hi Grant, sorry to hear about your problems with the surgery, hope your recovery is speedy from here on. I have a little info on the subject of sleep apnea which may interest you. I was having similar problems some years ago, often waking at night and not able to breath for several seconds. I went to the doctor and was referred to a specialist who recommended a CPAP machine. I mentioned this to our daughter, she is an Osteopath, and she told me Osteopathy can treat the disorder. I had several treatments of Cranial Osteopathy, a non invasive technique, the result is I haven't had any further episodes and that was about ten years ago. I know it's a bit late for you and maybe my case wasn't as severe as yours but if there is any mention of a CPAP machine this info may offer an alternative.
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