SaturnV Posted November 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 18, 2014 I am confused by all of the different classes of ships, "rates" of ships, and the intricate details that set them all apart from each other. Is there a book out there that would clarify all of this? The more details the book would cover the better. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 18, 2014 Boy... that's a tough one, IMO. The rates were set down by the various "Establishments" over the years and they did change. I can't offer a comprehensive book but there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rating_system_of_the_Royal_Navy Down at the bottom of that link are the Winfield books listed. They will probably be of help. SaturnV and flying_dutchman2 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted November 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 18, 2014 Mark, thanks for that wiki reference - that is the best and most concise summary of the rating system I have read. I may have to pay more attention to wiki I usually avoid Wiki for reference due to much of the material not being fully cited etc. cheers Pat mtaylor 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturnV Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted November 19, 2014 Thank you Mark! as you know I'm building the Triton but there are no plans for the masts and rigging. The only plans I know of are the ones from the swan series books but I am not sure if those would be accurate for my Triton. So, is a sixth rate a sixth rate regardless of the size when it comes to those sorts of things? Tough question apparrently. Richard mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyshipwright Posted November 19, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Richard some thing to keep in mind for figuring out the different rates was based on the number of guns they carried. Gary Edited November 19, 2014 by garyshipwright mtaylor 1 Quote HMS Montague/Alfred class by Gary B 74 gun ship built in 1779 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted November 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2014 The rate to be built determined the intended number of guns, decks, size etc. or did the desired number of guns determine the rate to be built based on the establishment in effect at the time? Sort of a chicken and egg paradox! flying_dutchman2, mtaylor, garyshipwright and 1 other 4 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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