Keith Black Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share #511 Posted March 18, 2022 Thank you to everyone for visiting and for the likes. Lynn, Glen, Pat, Mark, Tom, Brian, Dave, Gary, and Keith thank you for your kind support. On 3/16/2022 at 8:52 PM, TBlack said: Nice looking flags. And I'm jealous of the fact that you have windows in your workshop! Thank you, Tom. Actually it's our front porch, my workshop is upstairs. Because I take such lousy photos due to the bad lighting upstairs, I've started taking pics on the porch when possible. 9 hours ago, Dave_E said: I know I’m way late on this build (I wasn’t a member yet, and Keith and I have corresponded much since I came aboard). Really glad I posted some rigging comments lately on my Lady Nelson. Because of your comments on rigging, I came to your build and while looking for your wire stropping, I find this. This is one of the really cool things about build logs and a forum like this. I never thought about making the tackle look “more real (correct)” until I read this section on how you did all this work to make the tackle look so realistic. This is so cool! 😎 Think I’m going to try your process. 👍 Dave, I've enjoyed being part of your journey. I'd be so pleased if you were able to find something useful in my build to help you in yours. MSW is a collective of sharing by like minded individuals. I'd still be stuck in first gear if not for the build logs from which I've gleaned so much. 8 hours ago, FriedClams said: That's a shame because I think the flags look great, especially Old Glory. Nice subtle wave in it - I can almost hear it popping in the wind. But if something doesn't seem right, it'll always bug you. Gary, the running lines right next to the flag halyards of the same size is a poke in the eye. The kid came out in me. I just couldn't wait till I had the proper size line to finally see the 37 stars fly after seeing it in my mind for so many years. Each of you warms my heart for which I am eternally grateful. mtaylor, Dave_E, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted March 18, 2022 Share #512 Posted March 18, 2022 Keith, will you be adding any sail control lines to your rigging? Rob FriedClams, Keith Black, mbp521 and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share #513 Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, rwiederrich said: will you be adding any sail control lines to your rigging? No, Rob, lifts and braces only as there'll not be any canvas in the yards. I'm rigging the Tennessee per the first two H&H photos. Hatton and Hart were on board the Tennessee at least twice (maybe three) taking photographs of the Tennessee during her career. The above and below photos of the mizzen port side pin rail void of control lines. The above and below photos of the mizzen port side pin rail with control lines. Not having a pin rail plan, rigging the Tennessee without control lines makes life much easier. I could probably fake it but why? Edited March 18, 2022 by Keith Black KeithAug, mbp521, clearway and 4 others 7 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted March 26, 2022 Share #514 Posted March 26, 2022 Love the pictures of the officers and the crew! These are great (although there must've been a rule to look "serious" for the camera!) I know you were using these as construction photos, but I think its equally fascinating to see the crew! mbp521, Keith Black, Dave_E and 3 others 6 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #515 Posted March 26, 2022 Lynn, the H&H photos with crew in them are really neat. I've been meaning to post all the Hatton and Hart photos in one posting, I promise to do so soon. mbp521, mtaylor, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #516 Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) These are all the photos and two drawings I have of the Tennessee. Hopefully they provide interest and insight. I'll make four entries; profiles, port side view, starboard side view, center view, and odds and ends. Unfortunately there are no photos taken from the main mast forward, most all were taken around the mizzen area. Profiles This photo is either of the USS Madawaska (later renamed USS Tennessee in 1869) being laid down or the USS Tennessee being broken up? Edited March 26, 2022 by Keith Black Dave_E, robdurant, lraymo and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #517 Posted March 26, 2022 Port side views. I find this photo interesting as it shows someone's child and someone's dog I find the last photo interesting as it shows someone's child and someone's dog. robdurant, FriedClams, Glen McGuire and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #518 Posted March 26, 2022 Starboard side views. Dup The last photo was provided by Pat Banyan. It's the earliest deck photo of the Tennessee that I know of. Photographer unknown. mbp521, Glen McGuire, Dave_E and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #519 Posted March 26, 2022 Center views. Glen McGuire, mtaylor, robdurant and 5 others 8 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #520 Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Odds and ends. The first photo is interesting as it provides views of the Admiral and Captain's quarters. The next two photos were not taken by Hatton and Hart. The last photo is the album cover by Hatton and Hart of the Tennessee, there are only two known to exist. I think most if not all of photos of the Tennessee in that album are included in these four post. Edited March 26, 2022 by Keith Black clearway, robdurant, FriedClams and 7 others 10 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted March 26, 2022 Share #521 Posted March 26, 2022 Good photographs, showing a lot of useful period details 👍 The very first photograph seems to be a photo-montage ... the capitain was copied indvidually from officier group photograph. I gather it was not someone's child on the other photograph, but a 'boy' (apprentice) and perhaps the ship's dog - many ship had mascots on board. Dave_E, FriedClams, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted March 26, 2022 Share #522 Posted March 26, 2022 Very cool collection of photos! Makes me want to know much more about life on the Tennessee and learn about its history... although I'll have to put that research on the back burner till I have more time (i.e., after I complete the Phantom!) I especially liked the kid and dog. And the band! Thanks for posting these! Keith Black, mbp521, FriedClams and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 26, 2022 Share #523 Posted March 26, 2022 19 hours ago, lraymo said: Love the pictures of the officers and the crew! These are great (although there must've been a rule to look "serious" for the camera!) I know you were using these as construction photos, but I think its equally fascinating to see the crew! Part of the "serious" faces is a couple things. First, exposure times were fairly long so one had to hold the pose and serious is easier than "happy".. The other is being military. We still do the later. When I was in the Marines it was "show us your war face" at photo time. mbp521, FriedClams, Dave_E and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #524 Posted March 26, 2022 58 minutes ago, wefalck said: I gather it was not someone's child on the other photograph, but a 'boy' (apprentice) Eberhard, I have to disagree. If it was an apprentice he'd (if a boy) have a regulation hat on (see last photo in 'center views' of the apprentices) not that child's hat it's wearing. I'm not sure if it's a boy or girl but they're cute. I thought about the Setter being a ship's dog but of all the photos the dog only appears in this one photo. Plus, I wonder what US Navy regs were regarding animals aboard ship? mtaylor, Dave_E, mbp521 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted March 26, 2022 Share #525 Posted March 26, 2022 Keith, I was looking at the wrong kid, I thought you meant to boy at the left, I didn't notice the small kid in the centre ... The dog looks quite big for a mascot, but it seems that it was quite common in the navies to have cats (against the rats) and dogs or even exotic animals on board. mtaylor, FriedClams, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted March 26, 2022 Share #526 Posted March 26, 2022 Keith, I love the old photos! Thanks for posting them. They seem to bring life to the ships we build. What I wouldn’t give to have this type of collection on the Cairo. Sure would save a lot of guesswork in my build. It’s funny how the Navy can have an over abundance of photos of one ship an only a single one for another. I guess that ships like the Tennessee were more likely to dock at more populated areas where cameras were readily available, whereas the Brown Water Navy tied up to the riverbanks in more remote locations. Regardless, that is a great collection you have there. Thanks again for sharing. -Brian mtaylor, Glen McGuire, Keith Black and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share #527 Posted March 26, 2022 1 hour ago, mbp521 said: What I wouldn’t give to have this type of collection on the Cairo. Brian, in a way I feel guilty having this many photos of the Tennessee. You sit there starving for visual information and here I sit drowning in it though the forward part of the Tennessee remains cloaked in mystery. It's such a shame that so much of the past went visually unrecorded when the means was there. I consider these photos a legacy. Wouldn't it be great if MSW had a vessel photo and or drawing library/data base? What a leg up that would be for modelers, particularly for members new to the hobby. Dave_E, mbp521, lraymo and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 27, 2022 Share #528 Posted March 27, 2022 Great collection of photos Keith. I find they help add a sense of realism to the model making process - I often find my reminiscing on what those times would have been like (please find me a way-back machine ). cheers Pat mbp521, mtaylor, Dave_E and 3 others 5 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted March 27, 2022 Share #529 Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Keith Black said: in a way I feel guilty having this many photos of the Tennessee. You sit there starving for visual information and here I sit drowning in it though the forward part of the Tennessee remains cloaked in mystery. No need to feel guilty Keith. Research all part of it, and I have had a blast researching mine. No matter how frustrating at times the research is, the conversations that are inspired by said research, are priceless. However, with that being said, I have already begun research on one of my next projects. Fortunately, there is a little more documented history on it so it won’t be near as hard to get things right. -Brian Dave_E, FriedClams, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted March 27, 2022 Share #530 Posted March 27, 2022 I was inspired by these photos - wondering what life was like on a Navy ship at the time. And to @mtaylor, thanks for the info about "serious faces". That makes sense, and i sortof forgot about the military aspect of it (my apologies). So I did a quick google search of https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Tennessee_(1865) and found this snipet: "Seaman George Low jumped overboard and rescued a fellow sailor from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor ". It really brings a tiny bit of the crew to "life" for me. Completely fascinating! Keith Black, Dave_E, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share #531 Posted April 5, 2022 Thank you to all for the comments and for the likes. The mizzenmast has finally been secured. I've rigged the mizzen to the best of my abilities in the space available and according to how I've interpreted the H&H photos. Due to my limited rigging knowledge and experience I'm somewhat suspect that the way I've rigged the mizzen might not be correct but there's no going back to make changes, it is what it is. Before starting the shrouds I need to add rope coils around the belaying pins at the base of the mizzen. I didn't add them yet as I wanted to show the blocks and the way I rigged them. The topsail and topgallant yard braces are temporary (I wanted to check their angles against the photos) as they will be in the way when running the shrouds. It's been a long time getting to this point. The further along i've gotten in the rigging process, the nagging questions I had regarding where and how different running lines attached to the deck and hull came easier and seemingly natural. Thank you to all for stopping by and sharing in my journey. ChiefClanker, My Fathers Son, KeithAug and 18 others 15 6 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbp521 Posted April 5, 2022 Share #532 Posted April 5, 2022 Beautiful Keith! This is the point where I think ship models start coming together. To me, the rigging adds a certain beauty them. 😀 -Brian mtaylor, FriedClams, Dave_E and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current Builds: Completed Builds: Mississippi River Towboat Caroline N. HMB Endeavor: Artesania Latina USS Constitution - Cross Section: Mamoli Non-Ship Builds: HMS Victory - Cross Section: Corel New Shipyard King of the Mississippi - Steamboat: Artesania Latina Battle Station Section: Panart (Gallery) In Dry-dock Chaperon - 1884 Steamer: Model Shipways USS Constellation: Aretesania Latina USS Cairo - 1862 Ironclad: Scratch Build Flying Fish: Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen McGuire Posted April 5, 2022 Share #533 Posted April 5, 2022 Very impressive work, Keith! Dave_E, Keith Black, FriedClams and 3 others 5 1 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted April 5, 2022 Share #534 Posted April 5, 2022 Just beautiful Keith, lovely detailing. 👏 I have soft spot for this era, the Screw Corvettes and pre-Dreadnaught warships that were a hybrid of Sail and Steam, they look so interesting to me. I have an ambition to build a series of models based around a RN ship (with a slight family history) that has had five incarnations from Sailing sloop to Screw Corvette, Protected Cruiser, WW2 light cruiser and finally a modern Frigate. Your log giving me the idea of doing a scratch build for the Screw Corvette one. 🤔 FriedClams, lraymo, Dave_E and 5 others 7 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 6, 2022 Share #535 Posted April 6, 2022 I realize that scale is pretty tiny but I'm gobsmacked at how great the rigging looks. TBlack, mbp521, Glen McGuire and 5 others 7 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 7, 2022 Share #536 Posted April 7, 2022 The rigging is coming along very nicely Rob, looks good! cheers Pat mtaylor, Dave_E, Keith Black and 2 others 4 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share #537 Posted April 7, 2022 On 4/5/2022 at 4:25 PM, mbp521 said: Beautiful Keith! This is the point where I think ship models start coming together. To me, the rigging adds a certain beauty them. Thank you, Brian. Years ago when I thought about reaching this point I couldn't see any beauty in rigging, all I could see was dreading a process I knew nothing about. All the rigging research I did has paid off as my level of comfort grows with each additional rigging element added. I can see the beauty now that I have a basic understanding of rigging. On 4/5/2022 at 4:28 PM, Glen McGuire said: Very impressive work, Keith! Thanks, Glen. On 4/5/2022 at 5:08 PM, AJohnson said: Just beautiful Keith, lovely detailing. 👏 I have soft spot for this era, the Screw Corvettes and pre-Dreadnaught warships that were a hybrid of Sail and Steam, they look so interesting to me. I have an ambition to build a series of models based around a RN ship (with a slight family history) that has had five incarnations from Sailing sloop to Screw Corvette, Protected Cruiser, WW2 light cruiser and finally a modern Frigate. Your log giving me the idea of doing a scratch build for the Screw Corvette one. Andrew, thank you. The ships from transitional period are such beauties but unfortunately so few are modeled. What a great project to undertake, modeling each ship that's carried the same name. I so hope you choose to scratch build the Screw Corvette. Please let me know if you do where I can get a front row seat. 23 hours ago, mtaylor said: I realize that scale is pretty tiny but I'm gobsmacked at how great the rigging looks. Mark, that means a lot to me. I'm trying to live up to the standards that you and others have set. I only know 'better' because of my MSW family. 44 minutes ago, BANYAN said: The rigging is coming along very nicely Thank you, Pat. If I have success it's due in large part because of you. lraymo, FriedClams, AJohnson and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Fathers Son Posted April 9, 2022 Share #538 Posted April 9, 2022 Keith, as you know, my knowledge of rigging is what I have gained in restoring my Cutty so I will not attempt to comment on the accuracy, but you have captured the essence of how she should look brilliantly. Keep up the good work. Simon mbp521, mtaylor, FriedClams and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share #539 Posted April 12, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 11:59 AM, lraymo said: So I did a quick google search of https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Tennessee_(1865) and found this snipet: "Seaman George Low jumped overboard and rescued a fellow sailor from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor ". It really brings a tiny bit of the crew to "life" for me. Completely fascinating! Lynn, my apologies for not responding to your post sooner. It's neat that George Low was awarded the medal of Honor while serving aboard the Tennessee. In Marine bootcamp we were told all about the Marine Medal of Honor winners and the actions surrounding the Award. Years ago when I read about Low Jumping overboard to save a fellow crew member from drowning, it seemed pretty tame compared to the stories of Marine awardees. Unfortunately details of George Low's story are sparse in details. It was obviously a lot more harrowing than simply "jumping overboard". I wish I could find a detailed account of the incident. I keep a constant lookout for crew member letters and would rob the cookie jar if ever a logbook were to come up for sale. Fat chance! On 4/9/2022 at 6:38 AM, My Fathers Son said: you have captured the essence of how she should look brilliantly. Simon, thank you so very much. Current shipyard activity is limited to stropping deadeyes. i can get into lacing deadeyes but stropping them just bores me to tears. Thank you to all for the comments, the likes and for following along. FriedClams, Dave_E, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted April 13, 2022 Share #540 Posted April 13, 2022 Wow, Keith! Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! I am really amazed at the incredible detail, from everything on the deck to the massive work on the rigging! Fabulous! I can't even imagine getting to the level of skill you have, but its inspiring! TBlack, FriedClams, Dave_E and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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