Hello everyone,
Regarding the ring bolts used to secure the breeching rope and the gun tackle, we often see them passing through the bulwarks on various ships, but this seems rare on First-Rate vessels. Why is that?
Here are some images where they can be seen going through the bulwarks, but not on the HMS Victory, for example.
Were there different types of anchorages used for ships of this size?
Thank you in advance
Regarding the ring bolts used to secure the breeching rope and the gun tackle, we often see them passing through the bulwarks on various ships, but this seems rare on First-Rate vessels. Why is that?
Here are some images where they can be seen going through the bulwarks, but not on the HMS Victory, for example.
Were there different types of anchorages used for ships of this size?
Thank you in advance