Posted by Matty
on May 24, 2009, 0:11:15, in reply to "Here's some more planking photos for you..."
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VERY interesting, Donny! Of course, the boats with lower numbers than "18", or higher than "41" are from different classes than the S-18 boats, but still very helpful to examine the typical materials/construction which you noted.
Not least of which being the last pic, of the mid-to-late-war fit of (at least) the S-47 boats, which I concur looks more like slotted steel plate on the deck than planking. Particularly considering those sections where the alignment goes askew; I have never seen planking, on any warship certainly, that wasn't laid down aligned precisely fore-and-aft).
Outstanding contribution, buddy - and with some great shots that I'll shamelessly pilfer, for use in upcoming posts of the other oddball features of the S-18 boats.
Cheers,
-Matty
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