Amanda F Lewis 1884 by SardonicMeow - Scale 1:48 - Chesapeake Bay pungy

[SardonicMeow]

Planking of the  hull continues.

In Fusion, I designed the stern piece.

It was not worth the trouble to go get it laser cut.  I just printed out the pattern and then cut it from 1/16" sheet.

The strake immediately below the "bends" was planked.  If you look back at my laser cut patterns, you'll see where the location of this was marked on the bulkheads.  Getting this strake in exactly the right position is important, so that the bends (which will be thicker) will run correctly.

Now I'm planking the remaining space to complete the lower hull.

I have family visiting this week, so work will be on hold for a little while.

 

[JacquesCousteau]

On 6/22/2025 at 10:20 AM, SardonicMeow said:

However, I did find that Lewis was arrested for the incident described below. (Washington Times, 19 January 1898).

Quite a bleak story! Who knows how many other cases were never brought to the authorities' attention. I wonder if the sailors ever tried to unionize? Although the seasonal nature of the work might have been a barrier.

 

Excellent progress on the build, too. The hull really looks great! Wonderful lines.