Nov 1, 2013

USS Constitution build log 3

Chains, anchors, and deadeyes have been installed.  
(The chains are attached to small platforms called channels built on the side of the hull of a ship used to assist in the practice of depth sounding. They are also where the deadeyes are attached that adjust the tension of the shrouds that hold the masts vertical. The fuselage... I mean hull... is pretty much finished.

Below are the chains on real Constitution. It is the platform between the row of guns on the gun (lower) deck and the spar (upper) deck. Deadeyes can be seen between the gun ports on the spar deck.

 Now I have to start on the masts!!!

("Pickering, this is going to be ghastly!")