Bow Timber Joints and Other Miscellania

[BANYAN]

This may not be the best forum for this photo/info - mods please move if required.

 

While on holiday in Tasmania recently I visited the Tasmanian Maritime Museum in Hobart.  While small, it had some interesting artifacts including this section of timber from the bow of an unknown vessel believed to be mid-1800s (possibly the Hope).  It shows some good exampls of the copper/brass fixings.  It is a slightly fuzzy photo as I had to shoot hand held without flash under some very poor lighting.

 

 

I hope it is of benefit to some members?

 

cheers

 

Pat

Edited March 15, 2016 by BANYAN

[BANYAN]

Hi Robin,

 

Here is another pic of this artifact but does not help with any specific information.  https://www.expedia.ca/Maritime-Museum-Of-Tasmania-Hobart.d6086805.Vacation-Attraction

 

I'll keep looking around and get back to you if I find something

 

cheers

 

Pat

[BANYAN]

Hi folks,

 

Also on this holiday we took a look in at a National Trust House called Runnymede; which was at one time, the home of a very successful Whaling ship captain and owner of a fleet of whaling ships based in Hobart, Tasmania.

 

In there I found a couple of canvas mats/runners which I believe may have been made exactly like the ones in ships.  they show Howell made these were with some very intricate patterns and look quite good.  posted for interest.

 

   

 

cheers

 

Pat

[druxey]

I've seen one other example of circular or oval plate at the bow, rather than a horseshoe plate. Interesting artifact! Thanks for posting.

[BANYAN]

Robin, Druxey, I received the following response (partial text) which I copy below with permission of, and prepared by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania.  It seems that further research has ruled out the "Hope" and identified the vessel as a locally built vessel, the "Petrel", which is more contemporary with your suggested period Robin.

 

I hope this helps satisfy some of your curiosity   I will ontinue to pursue the "Hope" as this snippet of info has intrigued me now (not the 'silver' as I am not a salvager) but rather what sort of ship she was.

 

cheers

 

Pat

 

Edited March 29, 2016 by BANYAN