Method of securing the mizzen outrigger on a Cutter

[Thukydides]

In Goodwin’s Alert book he shows how a mizzen mast might be temporarily rigged on a cutter (such as Alert) in light wind. The diagram shown is below:

What I don’t understand is how the outrigger is attached. I assume it must be run through one of the gunports and the tackle would hold it in to the ship, but I don’t see what prevents it from sliding further in. Does anyone know how the base of the outrigger would have been secured?

[wefalck]

To me it looks, as if the boom runs in at deck level. It then could be secured on deck with wooden cleats and a stopper block at the inner end.

[Thukydides]

29 minutes ago, wefalck said:

To me it looks, as if the boom runs in at deck level. It then could be secured on deck with wooden cleats and a stopper block at the inner end.

Ya I was thinking something along those lines, but I was wondering if anyone had any definitive answers as to what the practice was.

 

I have been considering rigging the mizzen on alert, just as something a bit different.

Edited November 22, 2023 by Thukydides