That is a beautiful ship. Is it scratch built or a kit cokerre <cokerre@...> wrote: I have posted to the forum photos of my 1/8"=1' scale (1/96) model ...
PC I'd just like to thank you for being moderator for this group and giving us a place to exchange ideas and information on these great American ships. Pete...
Hi; I know the list is ships-of-the-line, but there might be knowledge of other ships here that I need. I'm looking for info on all ships at Battle of Lake...
I have posted to the forum several new photos showing the construction sequence of the Delaware model and its finished details. Some have asked how the...
Now, now. just because ours is bigger :-) I would be curious to know, however, how a two-decker like Constitution would have faired against a three-decker like...
While any answer would be purely speculative, In my opinion, And I am a VERY BIG FAN of the United States Frigate Constituion. She could only have won by ...
Indeed, my having read about the seamanship and ability of Captain Hull at the time of the 1812 - 1815 war, she was able to outrun, outmanoeuvre, and outgun...
Hi; This would be a bit of a mis-match, unless in very heavy heavy seas where Victory couldn't open lower deck hatches. It still would be a mis-match but not...
These are still "what ifs". Constitution and her sisters President and United States were designed to beat any ship they couldn't outrun and be able to outrun...
James; Last year Russel Crowe starred in Master and Commander. A very excellent movie about naval warfare in the Napoleonic age. What might interest our group...
I, to, have this movie in my collection. Interesting to note that the ship used, by the moviemakers, as the French raider, was actually the USS Constitution....
Hi Bob, You are right, it was Rose and not the Fly - I apologise for the misleading information. I have just watched the end credits of the film again for the...
As I said Victory's range and Firepower should have given her a distinct advantage. Of course the British Always complained that for a 44 Gun Frigate she was...
Good Morning Phil, No trouble at all. Just making sure I am not going crazy. (Been known to happen ;)) Yes the Rose is a lovely ship and many have had an...
57
usshipsoftheline@yaho...
Jun 1, 2006 12:16 pm
United States Official Register 1861 Navy Ships of the Line NAME GUNS TONS BUILT YEAR SITUATION LOCATION 1861 Ohio 84...
New Orleans 84 2,805 Sackett's Harbor 1815 On the stocks Sackett's Harbor Hi; My copy of Malcomson is burried away but wasn't she intended for more guns? Like...
Re: "What does the SITUATION "do" mean for the ships North Carolina, Alabama and Virginia?" "do" is short for "ditto", which means "the same as listed directly...
In a message dated 6/2/2006 5:02:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, usshipsoftheline@yahoogroups.com writes: New Orleans 84 2,805 Sackett's Harbor 1815 On the...
The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships lists the following in the SOL New Orleans: "SL: t. 2,805; l. 204' (keel); b. 56'; a. 63 long 32–pdrs., 24...
In a message dated 6/5/2006 2:59:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, usshipsoftheline@yahoogroups.com writes: Do you know where a set of plans of the Pennsylvania...
Go to the group homepage at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usshipsoftheline At the top left where your ID and email address are, click on "Edit Membership" At...
Note: forwarded message attached. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection...
Hey guys, this forwarding message attached DOES NOT WORK. I cannot open it or any of them. What was wrong with the old way of just typing out the link and...
Hey guys, this forwarding message attached DOES NOT WORK. I cannot open it or any of them. What was wrong with the old way of just typing out the link and...
Be glad you didn't get it open. It contains a nasty Trojan Virus. Delete unopened anything that is label as "New Graphic Site . Make sure update your ...
