Steve20 Posted May 30, 2023 #1 Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Attached is an Argentine archaeological paper on HMS Swift, a 14-gun sloop-of-war. She was launched in 1763 and went down off Patagonia in 1770. The paper is dated 2006, so the archaeology findings may not be the latest, but the paper contains some interesting information. Archaeological Research on HMS Swift.pdf Edited May 30, 2023 by Steve20 CiscoH, cotrecerf, druxey and 6 others 7 2 Quote
CiscoH Posted September 12, 2023 #2 Posted September 12, 2023 very interesting, thanks for posting Steve20 mtaylor 1 Quote
allanyed Posted September 12, 2023 #3 Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Great article, thank you for posting this. Figure 7 makes it a little unnerving regarding the use of even contemporary plans for a scratch build or designing a kit, unless the modeler can find as-built drawings. Allan Edited September 12, 2023 by allanyed mtaylor and druxey 2 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
druxey Posted September 12, 2023 #4 Posted September 12, 2023 The differences between the 'as built' and actual vessel probably reflect changes made between launch and sinking. If one wished to make a model showing a later configuration, the only evidence might be some clue mentioned in the ship's log or Admiralty papers - if they still exist. allanyed and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
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