Sumpter250 Wrote:The "Quadrantal" is one style of davit that I have no memory of ever seeing,
The trouble with being a young bloke eh!
I shall preface the following by saying that basically the extent of my knowledge of naval architecture comes from reading C.S. Foresters Hornblower series and a general interest in Nelsons Navy, and “Clippers”. So not knowing what the pixelated photos were trying to show me ultimately lead me to this....
https://maritime.org/doc/merchant/prelim/index.htm#pg3
and as the Manitowoc was built in 1926, the quadrantal type I’ve chosen to make, which looks closest to what I can make out, also appears to fit the time frame.
Have almost finished all the davits, it’s currently raining in the paint booth.
Building this ferry has certainly added to my knowledge of nautical matters, (problem being in finding storage space “upstairs”), ain’t model railroading great!
I must say I admire you fleet, makes me try harder in my own endeavours.
Cheers, the Bear.
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