Ross Patent Slip
The following is a draft research paper regarding the Ross Patent Slip, it origins and workings in Hobart's Battery Point. This could become a virtual reality production that would enhance the experience of visitors to the Battery Point Slips area. Research article regarding the Ross Patent Slip Napoleon St Battery Point
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The Vincent Dee
At the January General Meeting held at the Montrose Bay Yacht Club Gary Roberts gave a presentation about building his model boat the “Vincent Dee”. The “Vincent Dee” is a Clyde Steam Puffer. Gary is a member of the Marine Modellers Association - Tasmania came into being around 1969-70 and was started by three model…
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Proportional Division to measure plank width at each Station by Adrian Dean.
Rudder article on the topic of Prop Division [caption id="attachment_16541" align="aligncenter" width="215"] HP Slabs cut into 185mm planks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16542" align="aligncenter" width="296"] Adrian runs through the prep planing of the garboard[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16543" align="aligncenter" width="215"] The port garboard fitted to rebate check[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16544" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Adrian sets out the verticals for the 6…
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Lofting to build a Piner Punt
The following is a Lofting journal entry made in relation to building the Clark Punt at Battery Point 2019. The lofting process could be used for the build of any small craft. E&OA. [caption id="attachment_15427" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Adrian Deane's plans for the Clark Punt[/caption] Lofting of the Clark Punt 2020 by Peter Higgs…
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Morrison family history
Hi, This story was on ABC TV on the night of 25 June 2020 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-26/tasmanian-wild-water-rapids-morrison-family-huon-pine-gordon/12388696 David
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Arthur Norman Swinfield (1905-2000), the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific (see April Skeg 2020)
This article relates to the Rudder article in the April Skege by Rob Nolan and Graeme Broxam. Arthur Norman Swinfield who designed the Tug, Booroowang II also designed the standardised 25 ft coastal trading and fishing cutter for use in the South Pacific. See the article by clicking on this link; SPB9_4_Swinfield
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WBGT General Meeting Presentations 15th April 2019 about Terra Linna’s Restoration and History.
At the General Meeting on the 15th of April Graeme Broxam made a presentation outlining the History of Terra Linna, our 1882 ARHV 88. As well. Peter Higgs made a presentation about the restoration process. Both presentation were received well by members present. However, both are quite large files and as such, each presentation has…
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