src Posted November 16, 2013 #1 Posted November 16, 2013 What kind of rope would have been used to seize rope on running rigging? Tarred/pine pitch or natural? I am rigging the gun port ropes on my stern ports and not sure which is correct. Sam Current Build Constructo Enterprise
bushman32 Posted November 16, 2013 #2 Posted November 16, 2013 I couldn't find anything definate in my references, but I looked at photos of HMS Victory's port tackles and they show untarred seizing. Ron W. Ron W.
Jim Lad Posted November 16, 2013 #3 Posted November 16, 2013 Likewise the Trincomalee's long guns. John augie and src 2
src Posted November 17, 2013 Author #4 Posted November 17, 2013 John, Ron, Thanks. That is what I expected, but all I have here are drawings and they show darker seizings, I was assuming that was for illustration but wasnt sure. I am assuming that applies to all operable rigging? Thanks again Sam Current Build Constructo Enterprise
jud Posted November 17, 2013 #5 Posted November 17, 2013 Marlin is what we used for seizing s, it was lightly tared. Someone on this board said it was Stockholm Tar. Was not sticky unless hot but was a bit tacky, you could smell the tar. It was a loose twisted line kind of a tan color. jud
bushman32 Posted November 19, 2013 #6 Posted November 19, 2013 Jud thanks for the clarification on that. Ron W. Ron W.
src Posted November 28, 2013 Author #7 Posted November 28, 2013 Yes thanks Sam Current Build Constructo Enterprise
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