Prince De Neufchatel Porthole Lids

[BritByker]

I read somewhere (of course I can't remember where) that flush deck ships like the Prince wouldn't have had porthole lids.  They are included in the Model Shipways directions but it I'd be happy to know that is correct not to have them!  This is my first wood ship model and I wouldn't have got this far without this great group!  Especially posts from Bob's (Rafine) build blog.  Thanks all ~ Keith

[Keith Black]

 Keith, do you mean gunport lids? If so I would think they would be part and parcel in case of heavy seas.  

 

    Keith

Edited October 9 by Keith Black

[Chapman]

A look at one of her original plans (as captured) clearly shows that she had entire lids that opened upwards.

Edited October 10 by Chapman

[Lieste]

Are you sure they aren't removable, rather than hinged lids? This type could be rigged when the guns were stowed alongside the bulkhead (or have muzzle cutouts and a split cover design if the guns were stowed run-out) and usefully increase freeboard, but were stored below when cleared for action. This is also a common variant for 'open' waist ports on frigates or ships of the line where they aren't fitted with hinged ports.

[BritByker]

Yes - Gunport lids.  Looks like they are hinged according to the plan shown.  OK - I'll be busy with those for a while.

 

Keith