hamilton Posted June 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 21, 2013 Hi there: I don't know if this is the right forum for this question, but.... I know that frequently ship's boats were stowed on deck supported by spare masts laid down across gallows bitts. But would these masts have been completely shaped and finished in the same way as the installed masts or would they have simply been poles cut to length and unshaped.....any wisdom on this question would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot! hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 21, 2013 18th century contemporary models usually show two shaped spare topmasts and a yard or two. hamilton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted June 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 21, 2013 Perhaps the reason is to have them ready for emergency. XXXDAn hamilton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted June 22, 2013 Hi Janos, Druxey, Dan and Frankie: Thanks a lot for the input - I think I may fashion full lower masts to support the ship's boat....the more detail the better, I say! hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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