USS Constitution @ Charlestown Navy Yard August 17, 2017
USS Constitution @ Charlestown Navy Yard
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You are right - you know I saw that and didn't think much of it at the time, but now that you bring it back to my attention, you are correct, I have never seen anything like that before. I am wondering if that is temporary for re rigging. I wouldn't think so as it is painted and looks like it is built into the bowsprit.
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trippwj
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While not "common", those steps were used during the latter 18th and into the 19th centuries. I have seen some contemporary models that included them, and the occassional drawing. I'll try to dig back into my files when i get a moment to see what i can dredge up for you.
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Aussie048
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Donnie
I have just been reviewing the USS Constitution photos and I think IMG_4400 is an upper deck cannon up against the green Bukwarks. I am thinking of building the carriages for the upper deck. Am I correct in my assumption?
Cheers
Geoff
I have just been reviewing the USS Constitution photos and I think IMG_4400 is an upper deck cannon up against the green Bukwarks. I am thinking of building the carriages for the upper deck. Am I correct in my assumption?
Cheers
Geoff
I love visiting the Constitution, and do so frequently since I live fairly close in Connecticut. These are fantastic photos. I, too, was surprised about those steps on the bow sprit, and I have often wondered whether there were manropes alongside.
Bill
Bill
Donnie - big THANKS for sharing these magnificent photos. Some incredible material in all of this. Cheers!!!
Thanks for bringing this photos up.....I have to search much more often in all the valuable topics ......
These photos would be something for the media gallery.
These photos would be something for the media gallery.
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Danno71
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Donnie,
Thank you for the photos which will be very useful during my build. I will be going to see the Constitution in two weeks. Will try to take some photos as well.
Appreciate your contribution and your videos.
Best regards,
Dan
Thank you for the photos which will be very useful during my build. I will be going to see the Constitution in two weeks. Will try to take some photos as well.
Appreciate your contribution and your videos.
Best regards,
Dan
Thanks for the photos Donnie. I had not notice this forum till this morning. The photos will prove to be helpful on the Connie build. I see my pinnacle weathering is way off from the appearance in some the pictures. I’m going for a weathered look I guess. Thank you for the Devotional 9 as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Question on mast rigging?
Elsewhere I have read to rig the fore and aft centerline stays first, then the shrouds and other rigging.
Looking at photos of these masts the stays going forward are looped on top of the shroud lines??
Is this correct or did someone miss rig this in rebuild.
Elsewhere I have read to rig the fore and aft centerline stays first, then the shrouds and other rigging.
Looking at photos of these masts the stays going forward are looped on top of the shroud lines??
Is this correct or did someone miss rig this in rebuild.
Hallo,
maybe you should ask your question in the related area of the forum:
Rigging: Covers all Standing and Running
This is to discuss all aspects about Rigging both Standing and Running such as Shrouds, Ratlines, Stays, Deadeyes, Blocks of all types, etc. How do you do it? Got any shortcuts or tips to share?
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