Posted by Don Murphy on May 23, 2009, 23:00:14, in reply to "Deck PLANKING"
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Here's some S-Boat deck shots that I found in my stash. Hope they help you out with your deck planking questions. This photo of S-1 during the 1920's seems to suggest forward and aft planking, **THO** having said that, it may have been a feature related to the seaplane hanger.
This photo of S-14 and S-17 (also taken in the twenties) shows forward deck planking to great effect. Like later boats, the planking does not carry on to the bow.
S-29's deck planking appears to carry around the aft end of the sail, but where it stops eventually is anybody's guess.
S-36 during the 1930's loading torpedoes and also showing forward deck planking.
This nineteen thirties shot of S-4 shows solid metal decking aft. Or is it? Magnify the open hatch and look down near the left hinge. That looks like planking to me, doesn't it?
Here's S-4 again, this time shot during 1922. The forward deck planking clearly visible.
Here's S-43 mid world war two showing clearly perforated metal aft. You can clearly see where the deck planking ends at the aft end of the sail.
Here's a popular photo of S-44 during world war two showing the deck planking forward.
S-45 mid war showing the aft metal deck plating.
S-45 again, this time showing the clear break point in the front and aft deck planking.
In this shot, S-47's planking doesn't look like "planking" at all. More like perforated metal strips. However, note that at a quick glance, it looks like planking.
Hope these help.
Cheers,
Don
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