8 years ago
20100515
The Bowsprit
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| Plate 36 |
The Bowsprit is represented in full length in Plate 36. At the side the bees are shown extending from the cap to the housing, or where the octagonal form commences.
The parts marked 2 are of iron, and to them shackle the hearts for the inner, middle, and cap bob-stays.
The bowsprit cap is iron-bound. To an eye-bolt on the lower side is hooked the dolphin-striker.
Above the strap for the middle bobstay is an eye-bolt, to which hooks the whisker, 3.
Next outside is a sheave for the fore-topmast stay. An iron strap marked 1, containing a heavy, solid thimble, is for the fore-stay. There is one on each side.
Eye-bolts are represented on top of the bees, for bowline blocks, 4.
The eyes to which shackle hearts for bowsprit shrouds are not represented.
20100514
End of season
Cobweb in the earlymorning light of a nice october day is a clear sign that the end of the sailing season is near.
Statenjacht
Statenjacht showing its bluff bow with a red lion figurehead.
Lions symbolised power. Between its forelegs the lion shows the arms of the city of Utrecht, the former owner of this impressive vessel.
Lions symbolised power. Between its forelegs the lion shows the arms of the city of Utrecht, the former owner of this impressive vessel.
20100513
La Granvillaise
La Granvillaise is a bisquine, a traditional fishing boat from Granville, Normandie, France. It can fly up to 8 sails. The extreme currents in the region made this necessary.
In the background the outlines of Mont Saint Michel are visible on the horizon.
In the background the outlines of Mont Saint Michel are visible on the horizon.
20100505
20100503
Dhows 47' - Abu Dhabi 2007
REF : U5U0207_3797
Dhows 47' - Abu Dhabi 2007 - Digital file by Jacques Vapillon
1993 Plan William Fife - Tuiga
REF : EKT_0308
1993 Plan William Fife - Tuiga - 35mm Slide by Jacques Vapillon
1995 Creole -Nioulargue- St Tropez
REF : EKT_0725
1995 Creole -Nioulargue- St Tropez - 35mm Slide by Jacques Vapillon
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