Posted by Tim on August 11, 19100 at 21:39:17:
In Reply to: Shape of rudder to determine ship type and approx age posted by Jeff on August 10, 19100 at 20:36:32:
: I would like to identify a type of ship and approx. age by its rudder!
: the rudder is oak and assembled in pcs. and held together with iron spikes. it is approx 10 ft tall and shaped like a harp or grand piano
: the main stem is approx 12" in dia and flatted on one side, the stem has a pivot hole in the bottom and is wrapped with an iron band. the upper end of the rudder is in bad shape but appears to have 2 cross holes where the upper pivot may have been mounted.
make that schonner rudder Tim
: If there is anyone who can help to identify or steer me in the right direction with books that may show this type of ship.
: thank you in advance for any help, and I would be glad to answer any additional questions.
What you have is a schonner rudder. I would need photos or drawing to approximate age good luck Tim