Posted by Ted on August 11, 19100 at 22:47:11:
In Reply to: Re: Shape of rudder to determine ship type and approx age posted by Tim on August 11, 19100 at 21:38:33:
: : 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.
: : 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
Tim
How do you plan to determine the rudder's age from a drawing and how are you able to determine that the boat must have been a schooner? Couldn't it have been from some other kind of sailing ship or perhaps even a steamer. Perhaps some appropriate questions would be: What other kinds of wreckage or debris are in the area? Is this the rudder that was near the shore at Wind Point? Has it been removed from the water? Hopefully it is still in the water and further searching may discover other wreckage that will help identify the rudder.