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Well folks, for those interested, an update on progress of the Marco Polo clipper ship.
Deck detail was the chore this week, began forward by installing catheads (those are the two projections on each side of the bow that are used to handle the anchors) then six bollards (posts with brackets to lash/secure things to) two to port and two to starboard to cat (lashed and tied down) the anchors to when secured for sea. The inboard bollard at the end of the catheads are to secure the anchor fish tackle (the block and tackle assembly that hook onto the anchor to bring it into position for securing at sea). Also, the capstan has been made and positioned in the center of the forecastle. (It raises the anchor from the sea bed). You can also see the ladders that were assembled and are positioned for the crew to climb onto the forecastle from the main deck and in the last photo, the ladders from the main deck to the quarterdeck, next to the cabin.
For scale.....as per Susan's suggestion.....I have placed a tooth pick (regular household flat tooth pick) for scale comparisom leaning against the forecastle between the port and starboard ladders.
Ya'll are getting a good lesson in seamanship here folks, be ready for the test at the end!!! LOL Bouncing S
Bob
Deck detail was the chore this week, began forward by installing catheads (those are the two projections on each side of the bow that are used to handle the anchors) then six bollards (posts with brackets to lash/secure things to) two to port and two to starboard to cat (lashed and tied down) the anchors to when secured for sea. The inboard bollard at the end of the catheads are to secure the anchor fish tackle (the block and tackle assembly that hook onto the anchor to bring it into position for securing at sea). Also, the capstan has been made and positioned in the center of the forecastle. (It raises the anchor from the sea bed). You can also see the ladders that were assembled and are positioned for the crew to climb onto the forecastle from the main deck and in the last photo, the ladders from the main deck to the quarterdeck, next to the cabin.
For scale.....as per Susan's suggestion.....I have placed a tooth pick (regular household flat tooth pick) for scale comparisom leaning against the forecastle between the port and starboard ladders.
Ya'll are getting a good lesson in seamanship here folks, be ready for the test at the end!!! LOL Bouncing S
Bob
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