Posted by jeff on August 12, 19100 at 12:59:13:
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.
thanks for your input. I do have a picyure of the rudder. If you can send me your E"mail address ZI can forward it along to you.
I have been searching many sites dealing with ships and shipwrecks, as of yet I have not found any ship with this type of rudder. the interesting thing is the way it is mounted vs. a hinge type mount off the stern. all the schooners I have looked at have a hinge type mount. this rudder has a bearing in the stem that would have to sit on an axle extending vertically from an extension of the keel.
thanks again for your input.
Jeff