alross2 Posted June 8, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) What is the actual vertical distance between ratlines on a 19th C sailing vessel? I'm thinking maybe about 9". Edited June 8, 2022 by alross2 thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted June 8, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) I think much more, about 40-50 centimeters? Jan Edited June 8, 2022 by amateur thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alross2 Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted June 8, 2022 Never mind. I just read an earlier thread on the subject. Should have done so before asking... thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted June 8, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) From Lees' Masting and Rigging English Ships of War, page 44, "Ratlines were spaced 13 to 15 inches apart...'' (32.5cm-37.5cm) Allan Edited June 8, 2022 by allanyed mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted June 9, 2022 Share #5 Posted June 9, 2022 Not a ratline, but spacing is wrong, it stayed wrong, never wore it out because of a collision at sea 19 July 1960. Me, 1960 when still on Deck Force leaving the Whale Boat after a run. I, being a newbie was the Bow Hook. mtaylor and Chuck Seiler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted June 9, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 9, 2022 Obviously whoever made that Jacob's Ladder never had to climb up it. Oh, to be young and nimble. jud and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsalt1950 Posted June 9, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 9, 2022 Those were the days, Jud. I see you are wearing a working blues uniform, no piping on the cuffs. jud and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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