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Would any forum members know the English names of these objects?
The one with the compass rose is called a "renard de navigation" in French and was used to keep track of a ship's route. Whoever was on watch would place a peg in a hole in the section for the corresponding direction. The pegs on strings were used to record speed.
The brass (?) board is a "renard de présence" and records which officers are on board.
"Renard" means fox. Apparently the "renard de navigation" resembles an old board game called "The fox and the chickens".
Thank you.
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I wouldn't have been as helpful as G. Delacroix!
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On 8/28/2021 at 4:27 AM, Louie da fly said:
Hello Steven,
No plans to make a ship model myself. I've made mosaics in the past but haven't started model-making. My interest comes through my translation work for the Musée national de la Marine here in France. It's great to be on the forum. It certainly seems like a friendly community and I've had a lot of help and tips already. I'm hoping I'll be able to reciprocate.
All the best,
Sandra
On 8/28/2021 at 4:27 AM, Louie da fly said:Are you planning to realise a ship model yourself?
Steven
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Thanks to everyone for the hellos and the links.
Have to say I'm amazed by the work you guys (and gals?) do!
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Terminology help please: renard de navigation and renard de présence
in Nautical/Naval History
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Thank you for traverse board. My dictionary only gives dog-hook which couldn't be right in this context.
Interesting to read mtaylor's and Dr PR's first-hand experience of the second board.