gun tackle

Uwek

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Some days ago we had somewhere in SOS a discussion about gun tackles etc., but unfortunately I can not find this topic any more.
Here some more information I found:

A photo showing a contemporary section model from 1800

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Sectional design model depicting the midship gun deck of a fighting vessel (18th-19th century), showing muzzle-loading gun. Model is decked and equipped.



Very informative:

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from "Instructions for the exercise and service of Great Guns on board Her Majesty's Ships" (1843). Page 12
Later edition:
 
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