12-28-2015, 09:00 AM
Pete,
Thanks for the explanation. I think I was using the wrong term. What I wanted to know was why is the upper part of the mast off-set as seen in your pictures? I would have thought that a splice of some sort would've been stronger?
Btw, this is the Brilliant, a bulk oil carrier (originally in barrels, later in a tank). She was the largest steel 4 masted barque in the world. I believe that record still stands, as she was built in 1901, and most ships built after were steam powered. My great grandfather was first mate until 1906 or so.
Andrew
Thanks for the explanation. I think I was using the wrong term. What I wanted to know was why is the upper part of the mast off-set as seen in your pictures? I would have thought that a splice of some sort would've been stronger?
Btw, this is the Brilliant, a bulk oil carrier (originally in barrels, later in a tank). She was the largest steel 4 masted barque in the world. I believe that record still stands, as she was built in 1901, and most ships built after were steam powered. My great grandfather was first mate until 1906 or so.
Andrew