What is this?

[AllanKP69]

I thought some member might find this interesting, if not earth shattering. While studying the RMG drawing of BristoI (50) 1775 I came across something that I could not explain. I thought it was on the hull at first but it is actually part of the stove. It looks almost like a hinged door but the things that could be hinges didn't look right. I checked out the drawing of Isis (50) 1774 for a comparison and got my answer, I think. It is different on the Isis drawing but easier to explain. Please correct me if I am wrong but I am guessing it is a sliding door that is removed to empty the ashes from the stove.

Thanks
Allan

 

[Corsair]

That would be my guess too. But what do I know....

 

[kuba91nt]

Brick-lined galley door?

 

[Bill Jackson]

The handles are on the outboard side of the ship. Why would they put the handles on the outside?? Kinda hard to get to.????

 

[AllanKP69]

The handles are on the outboard side of the ship. Why would they put the handles on the outside?? Kinda hard to get to.????

I do not think that is correct but I might not be clear on what you are referring to. In this case the ones shown are on the outboard side of the stove, not the outboard side of the ship. If it was on the outboard side of the ship it would show up on the profile plan as well as this inboard profile plan but it does not.
Allan

 

[Corsair]

The handles are on the outboard side of the ship. Why would they put the handles on the outside?? Kinda hard to get to.????

Any red lines on the drawing are not visable on the exterior of the ship. They are inside.