Subdeacon Joe Posted January 27 Posted January 27 https://www.layersoflondon.org/map/records/canal-dockyard-graving-dock-early-20th-century The bowsprit of a ship in the Canal Dockyard graving docks looms above houses at Glen Terrace. A graving dock is a type of dry dock where ships can be repaired and maintained. 6 Quote
Pat Riot Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Wow! How many OSHA rules would an inspector have a heart attack over these days after seeing that guy on the end of the bowsprit? 1 2 Quote
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I don't think I've ever seen a steel hull sailing ship! 1 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 27 Author Posted January 27 1 hour ago, irish ike, SASS #43615 said: I don't think I've ever seen a steel hull sailing ship! Iron hulled sailing ships started being built in the 1870s. Steel hulls became more common in the mid-1880s. The link I posted says that photo is from 1920, so they had a pretty good run. 1 Quote
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 27 Posted January 27 USCGC Eagle has a steel hull. 2 1 Quote
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted January 27 Posted January 27 If he's looking for the head out there........he definitely made a wrong turn somewhere on the ship. 2 Quote
Dr. Zook Posted January 27 Posted January 27 He was that guy who went back for a second helping of beans during mess call. 1 Quote
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