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uss frolick got a reaction from Canute in Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery
If netting, then there should be evidence on the boxes of holes, nails or small cleats to hook the net, with which to properly secure the shot. You definitely don't want 32-pound shot flying about in a gale ...
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uss frolick got a reaction from Canute in Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery
Thanks! What great reading, especially for the St. George 1811. Those portable shot boxes are especially fascinating. But what kept the shot in place during heavy seas? Netting?
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uss frolick got a reaction from mtaylor in Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery
Thanks! What great reading, especially for the St. George 1811. Those portable shot boxes are especially fascinating. But what kept the shot in place during heavy seas? Netting?
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uss frolick reacted to Steve20 in Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery
Attached is a dissertation written by marine archaeologist Daniel Pasco and titled ‘Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery from 1545- 1811’. It focuses on evidence from the wrecks of the London (blew up 1665), Hazardous (wrecked 1706), Invincible (wrecked 1758), Colossus (wrecked 1798), and the St George (wrecked 1811).
It has a lot of very interesting information; far too much to summarise here, and many of the findings deserve a topic of their own. If you have an interest in naval gunnery during this period, I recommend you read it.
The dissertation made me realize the importance of archaeology in filling the gaps in the historic record and appreciate that archaeology uncovers what was actually done rather than how it should be.
It’s disappointing that there’s such a lack of funding for maritime archaeology otherwise we’d see more papers like this. What’s worse, though, is that a lot of archaeologic evidence is being lost forever.
Here is the dissertation (note that it's 47MB):
Archaeological Evidence for the Development of RN Gunnery.pdf
Here’s a link to Daniel Pascoe’s website, which has more interesting information.
https://pascoe-archaeology.com/
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uss frolick got a reaction from Archi in SeaWatch Books is Open!
If the subjects of volume III are the small cruisers, then what will Volume IV be? Fourth Rates?
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uss frolick got a reaction from mtaylor in SeaWatch Books is Open!
If the subjects of volume III are the small cruisers, then what will Volume IV be? Fourth Rates?
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uss frolick reacted to Steve20 in HMS Victory Renovation - Outer Planking Removed
The below pics show elements of the bow, keel and stern, which I believe date from the 1800’s and perhaps even earlier.
(I've since found out that they date to the time of launch in 1765 - Steve)
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uss frolick reacted to KORTES in Brig Le FAVORI 1806 by KORTES - 1:55
Еvery craftsman will find it differently, for me making a latrine is the most difficult part of the model. The work will take a long time, so I will post the results by the way of proceeding.
Have been working with the drawings , and made patterns.
I decided not cut the elements out, but to bend in parts with the following gluing.
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uss frolick got a reaction from AnobiumPunctatum in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick reacted to bruce d in Fore Jeer Capstan Question
Just saw this so I am late to the game. I have seen documents in The National Archives UK where the handling of boats by capstan is advocated. Sounds simple to us now but apparently in the mid-late 18th century it was not standardised. One captain even requested a capstan for handling his longboat. This would keep the main capstan free for victualling, anchors, booms et al.
A possibility?
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uss frolick reacted to Admiral Beez in Fore Jeer Capstan Question
I wish I’d known it was mostly a French feature when I began my build of a British 74. Originally captured from the French, so perhaps they’d leave it in place.
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uss frolick got a reaction from Trussben in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick got a reaction from mtaylor in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick got a reaction from rcweir in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick got a reaction from Matt D in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick got a reaction from Gregory in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The model is indeed of the Endymion 44, of 1785, a later sister to the Serapis/Roebuck, etc, owned by the Science Museum, in London. The central window arch in the stern gallery is certainly unique. She later wrecked in the Bahamas, striking was to become known as Endymion Rock. The later Endymion 40, of 1797, was built to the lines of the captured French La Pomone, and in addition to fighting the USS President in 1815, she was the fastest frigate in the RN.
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uss frolick got a reaction from Benjamin sullivan in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
The old AEROPICCOLA kit was 1/70 scale.
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uss frolick got a reaction from allanyed in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
The old AEROPICCOLA kit was 1/70 scale.
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uss frolick got a reaction from thibaultron in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
The old AEROPICCOLA kit was 1/70 scale.
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uss frolick got a reaction from thibaultron in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
I you're doing Essex in 1/4 inch scale, then Blue Jacket makes a perfect 32-pounder carronade and slide carriage in that scale. It is their largest carronade, but it is not specifically called a 1/4 inch gun. Both are made from a pewter alloy.
its on this page:
https://www.bluejacketinc.com/buckets-cannons-old-style-dahlgren-parrott-brooke-falconets-carronades-cannon-carriages-2/
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uss frolick got a reaction from mtaylor in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
The old AEROPICCOLA kit was 1/70 scale.
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uss frolick got a reaction from mtaylor in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
I you're doing Essex in 1/4 inch scale, then Blue Jacket makes a perfect 32-pounder carronade and slide carriage in that scale. It is their largest carronade, but it is not specifically called a 1/4 inch gun. Both are made from a pewter alloy.
its on this page:
https://www.bluejacketinc.com/buckets-cannons-old-style-dahlgren-parrott-brooke-falconets-carronades-cannon-carriages-2/
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uss frolick got a reaction from bruce d in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
The old AEROPICCOLA kit was 1/70 scale.
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uss frolick got a reaction from Mark P in Want to buy Vol 2 of Ed Tosti's Naiad books
Read the description: The above two-volume Abebooks offering is minus the CD's!
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uss frolick got a reaction from Benjamin sullivan in making ships cannons without a wood lathe
I you're doing Essex in 1/4 inch scale, then Blue Jacket makes a perfect 32-pounder carronade and slide carriage in that scale. It is their largest carronade, but it is not specifically called a 1/4 inch gun. Both are made from a pewter alloy.
its on this page:
https://www.bluejacketinc.com/buckets-cannons-old-style-dahlgren-parrott-brooke-falconets-carronades-cannon-carriages-2/
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