Canon Port Covers/Lids

[acaron41120]

When the canon is not run out and the port covers/lids are closed, did the fit flush with the hull or overlap the canon port? 

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  For wooden ships, that would be flush in most cases from what I've seen.

[Fritzlindsay]

The port is framed by hull frames on the sides and sills on top and bottom.  There are three thin (1"-1.5" thick) linings/stops on the sides and on top of the lower sill that are recessed so the outer layer of planking on the lid winds up flush with the surrounding planking, be it wales, or other planks.  The lids had an inner layer with planks running vertically and the outboard layer ran horizontally to match the hull planking. Unlike many build logs, there was no lining on the bottom of the upper sill.  Studying contemporary models confirms this.   Drawing below probably is a better description than words.

Fritz

From Euryalus Volume II page 8

 Preble Hall contemporary models

Edited 5 hours ago by Fritzlindsay

[acaron41120]

Fritzlindsay, thanks for the explanation, illustrations and photos. That answered by question perfectly!