In 1812 at the Battle of Plattsburgh several 70 tons gunboats were involved, usually maned with 40 menIt looks like a big canoe with masts and sails.
And guns!!It looks like a big canoe with masts and sails.
Thanks for the info!In 1812 at the Battle of Plattsburgh several 70 tons gunboats were involved, usually maned with 40 men
Battle of Plattsburgh - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
There is a drawing published by Howard Chapelle in his "History of the American Sailing Navy" showing such a gunboat
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Ship Plans
americanhistory.si.edu
War of 1812 Wrecks – Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
www.lcmm.org
Thanks for the offer, I will call on you if i get stuck. So far I have been able to follow along based on the drawings.Hi Leroy,
If you want I can translate Amati's instructions for you.
The only thing I ask you is to have hospitality when I'll return to the US after spending a portion of my life there working for HP ...
No, I'm kidding. Don't worry I will do it absolutely free !!!
Nice project, I will follow your work!
Hallo @LeroydDirections are in Italian, though kit includes an English 2 page help.