A shipwright's guide to using an oak tree

[bruce d]

An 18th c record of what pieces were to be made from a piece of oak. This refers to a single piece from 'Load 36' delivered to Dudmans & Co at Deptford for conversion. Sadly there is no date so we can't narrow down which craft might have used these pieces.

One of these instructions was produced for each harvested oak and was the contemporary equivalent of a modern work order. They were to be followed strictly. 

Another example of why the drawing office was always busy!

 

Edited October 2, 2022 by bruce d

[druxey]

You find the most interesting items, Bruce!

 

Dudman was in operation until 1812, so this piece must ante-date that. From the handwriting style, I would guess the date of this to be around 1790 to 1810.

[Maury S]

David, How do you know / remember all this stuff?😊

Maury