The keels were of elm, and the stems and stern post were of oak. They were all clinker built of yellow pine, double fastened with copper nails, clinched over rooves. The timbers were of elm spaced about 9 inches apart and the seats pitch pine secured with galvanised iron double knees.

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This is all very riveting

Collapsible Lifeboats A, B C and D had collapsible canvas sides, and could be stowed flat against a wall or bulk head, taking up a relatively small amount of deck space.

Choice,

i feel if the elm timbers were spaced 6 inches apart,this would have saved on the inside space of the lifeboat,but would have contributed to more weight?

but that extra weight could have been offset with the use of aluminium nails as opposed to copper nails,a much heavier option?

What type of hinges were used on cabin doors, in first class.

Earl,

i would think Brass was the obvious choice,possilby copper,adding to the weight factor of the ship.

ad hoops I think that spacing the the elm timbers 6 inches apart rather than 9 inches apart would have some advantages and disadvantages, maybe it would weigh more, but then you could feel happier with making sure they were filled to maximum capacity because you might assume they would make them more sturdy. I think they probably used those mortise hinges Earl, they were typical in 1912.

Copper hinges?? would doubt that very much, too soft a material for such use.

Earl,

copper hinges (highly polished ) would have been the least that 1st class passengers would have expected.remember its all about asthetics not practicality to these people.

Choice,

maybe 7 inch spacing would have been the way to go all things considered?

7 Inch spacing would've been fair I think and added a little bit extra peace of mind. The problem of defective lifeboat release hooks were a real issue. Some of the lifeboats did not get released at all.

Choice,

i agree,it makes me so angry when i think of defective lifeboat release hooks.

will we ever learn?

One day someone will build a huge ocean going luxury lifeboat, thus eliminating the need for lifeboats, putting an end to any concerns about defective release hooks.

Earl,

we can only pray for that day bud, its dark days we live in my freind,dark days indeed.


i think we should build giant "air ships" possibly filled with hydrogen, that could cross continents, and give the passenger a feeling of 1st class luxury.

thats the way forward in my view.

1912

An atlantic tunnel would be good, like the channel tunnel only to noth america instead, with bullet trains.

And how do you have means to travel?

What??

Earl,

an Atlantic tunnel would be good,but i think thats just a fanciable notion. have you considered the logistics here?

how would we dispose of all the dirt,through our trouser pockets?

i dont think you have thought this one through mate.

Brilliant.

And you find such a rootless existence appealing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Star-Line-RMS-Titanic-White-Star-Line-Ships-Telegraph-Clock-/310539794219?pt=UK_Collectables_Nautical&hash=item484d9d372b

ad hoops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgfjw-PeGR8&feature=player_detailpage#t=3199s

1912

comment by London Dave - The fluffiest of all the Bunnies (U1088)
posted on 12/12/12
More furniture than was fitted in the Titanic
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