Belowdeck photos

[Mad Matt]

Anyone got a internet source fer tall ship photos that show life and layout belowdeck? I'm not so much interested in drawings, though that may suffice.

[Fox]

Not too detailed, but it is a genuine cross section of a man of war from about 1690.

Since there were vast differences in layout depending on size, type and nationality of vessel (there were also vast similarities of course), what is it that you're after?

[Mad Matt]

I'd like to have something to use as a template for when I decorate my house. I wouldn't mind the feeling of actually being in a room inside a ship (minus the rockin' of course). Surprised there isn't more around. No walking tours or anything. Must....get....to....ocean!

[Coastie04]

This has some great pictures of the USS Constitution below decks.

http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/VirtualTour.htm

Here, if you click the different tabs on the side, there's some fine pictures of HMS Victory.

http://www.hms-victory.com/index.php?optio...&id=3&Itemid=26

A couple images from the Endeavour can be seen here.

http://www.barkendeavour.com.au/endpesch/page10.html

Coastie

[Fox]

This isn't quite what you were looking for but I found it and can't resist posting it. Sorry about the size, but you gotta see the detail to appreciate it.

A Naval Architect's Sketch, 1683/4

A The stern abaft

B The poop

C The Quarter-deck

D The forecastle

E The upper deck

F The middle deck

G The gun deck

H The orlop

I The hold

K The head

1 The taffrail

2 The upper lights and balcony

3 The lower lights and balcony

4 The wardroom lights

5 The counter

6 The transomes

7 The fashion pieces

8 The rudder

9 The tillar

10 Timbers of the stern head

11 The stern post

12 Railes

13 Brackets

14 Fife rails on the side

15 The trumpeter's cabin

16 Cabin for Lieutenants, Mr & Mates

17 Bannisters on the ship's side

18 Hances or Falls on the ship's side

19 Beames of the decks

20 Bulkheads of BCD

21 Gangways and stairs unto BCD

22 Guns and ports

23 Entrance into te gallery

24 The state room

25 Bulkhead of the state room

26 Bulkhead of the coach

27 Cabbins for Boatswn, Carpentr and MAtes

28 Bulkhead of the fore peak

29 Grateings

30 Part of the Catt

31 Cookroom chimney

32 Main capstan

33 Jeer capstan

34 Bitts and cross pieces to the masts

35 Standing cabbins for Midshipmen

36 Flying and winding stairs

37 Ladders

38 Common table

39 Cookroom and furnaces

40 Standerts to the side and head

41 Cabbins for Gunners and mates

42 Bitt pins

43 Cross pieces for the cables

44 Standerts

45 Manger

46 Hatch ways

47 Paritions for steward and store rooms

48 Bread room abaft, powder room afore

49 Breast hooks

50 Upper futtock ridders

51 Lower futtock

52 Floor ridders

53 Cross pillars

54 Upright pillars

55 Well pump and shot lockers

56 Steps for the mast

57 The keelson

58 The appearance of the floor timbers cut

59 Lower ends of the futtocks

60 The riseing or dead wood

61 The stem

62 Knee of the head

63 The keel

64 the trail board

65 Cheeks

66 Figures

67 Bitts

68 Bowsprit

69 Fore mast

70 Main mast

71 Mizzen mast

72 Pisdel

73 Entring port

[Killian]

The next time I am down at the harbor and remember to take my camera I will take some picture below deck of the HMS surprise for you. I have a buddy that was an extra on that ship for the filming of Master and Commander, I will see if he has any pictures.

[Mad Matt]

Thanks fer the help Foxe. The cross-sections do well t' help identify where things are, however I'm looking more for something like Killian's idea of walk-through photos. I do appreciate everyones help on this!

[oderlesseye]

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These are inside the HMS Suprise

[Mad Matt]

Thanks 'eye! Would the interior have been painted white "back in the day"?

[Killian]

Well a "White Wash" has been a around for many years, so I don't see why not, though I personally think it would still be an off white. Though I am by no means an expert.

[Captain Jim]

Great Etchin's there, 'Eye. Not to get off-topic, but I've a big favor to ask: can you find out where the Surprise got those flint cannon locks? I've searched all over and cannot find a supplier. Any help would be great.

[Black Hearted Pearl]

Mad Matt,

Get off yer bloomin arse and get yerself over to the coast for yer own looksee. There be plenty of tallships to have a look at. The Surprise, the Spirit of Dana Point, the Pilgrim, the Lynx, the Exy Johnson and the Lady Washington to name just a few. Take the plunge, mate, and feel the salty air.