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  1.    Paul Le Wol reacted to a reply to a status update: Here is everyone’s chance to be apart of history and help me identify the ship this 1
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  3. NautiSense

    Here is everyone’s chance to be apart of history and help me identify the ship this 1819 Billet Head was originally from…

     

    I recently acquired this Ship Billet Head and I am trying to see if it was from a US Cutter Service vessel or possibly a privateer. As model builders, I know you have researched in great detail various vessels of the past and perhaps someone will see this and help me identify which boat it came from. 

    Some more details:
    Size: L 44” W 5”

    It has exactly 13 stripes and 21 Stars. Looking up the flag records that would place it at 1819-1820. There is a very light blue behind the stars. I can also see remnants of gold leaf on the side carvings.  I’m speculating it’s from a revenue cutter or Brig IMG_0071.thumb.jpeg.e404ebd8fed7755a57d29af5108fe7a1.jpegas I have read they used the shield and billet at that time period to show American influence but haven’t seen any visual examples. 

    I would greatly appreciate any historical insights you might have on this piece or know who I can contact to learn its history. I’ve taken the diagram of the 1819 Cutter Louisiana and is proportionately identical. 

    And I’ve also found an example of a billet head with tail boards and it looks like mine originally had them to possible extend the side carving motif. 

    Apologize this isn’t a question about a model ship but if you help me identify it with a ship it will be a great addition to a model you could apply as it’s a real piece from that time period.

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    1. Paul Le Wol

      Paul Le Wol

      Hi NautiSense, I cannot help you with your inquiry but because not many people respond to these Status Posts I think it would be better for you to ask your question in the “ Nautical/ Naval History Forum. Go to Browse > Forums > Nautical/Naval History. Good luck.

    2. NautiSense

      NautiSense

      Got it just joined I will post it as a topic thank you

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