The Introduction and Use of Copper Sheathing - A History (PDF)

[Bob Cleek]

I'm not sure if this link has been posted before. The Introduction and Use of Copper Sheathing - A History, by Mark Staniforth, Academia.EDU PDF first published in 1985, bulletin of the Australian Institute of Maritime Archaeology (28 pages.)

 

This is a very interesting academic work on the history and technology of copper sheathing. https://www.academia.edu/358814/The_Introduction_and_Use_of_Copper_Sheathing_A_History?email_work_card=view-paper

 

[bruce d]

Mark Staniforth went on to be Professor Staniforth, holding a senior postion in Australia and was the 'go-to-guy' for questions about sheathing. He was helpful to me not long ago and was interested that his paper is still used.

 

[RichardG]

I used this paper when coppering my cutter. It's an interesting and comprehensive document.

[BANYAN]

Thanks for posting this again Bob, I have also linked to it in my build log or associated posts as I think it is a great reference.  Bruce, interesting to hear he is responding to contacts; how did you approach him.  I tried sending an email to the university of South Australia but no response.  I wish to pick his brain on whether he has much material/information on reinforcement plates (usually gunmetal) around the screw aperture in steam ships.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[bruce d]

10 hours ago, BANYAN said:

Bruce, interesting to hear he is responding to contacts

 

Pat, PM sent.