Anchors

Ships had 3 to 10 anchors depending on the size of the ship. Warships would carry an anchor on each side of the bow with an additional 2 to 4 anchors lashed to the channels.

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Barrels

Barrels came in a range of different sizes. Small barrels were called firkins and were used to store butter, while larger barrels called casks were used to store water or salt beef. Even larger barrels called tuns were used to store wine.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

All our Barrels are sold as single items.

Belaying Pins

Belaying Pins were used to secure the running ends of the running rigging. Belaying Pins were plugged into pin rails, fife rails or the rails.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Belfry

The Belfry was a frame from which the ship's bell was hung.

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Bells

The Ship's Bell was considered to be the voice of the ship. The bell was used to mark the beginning of the watches, to give alarm and to give audible warning signals in fog.

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Binnacles

The Binnacle was used to house the ship's compass.

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Bitt Head Tops

Bitt Heads, along with bollards were used as belaying posts for making heavy ropes fast when the ship was moored at the quayside.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Blocks - Violin

Blocks and tackle operate the rigging of a sailing ship. A Violin Block or Fiddle Block was sometimes used instead of double blocks.

Blocks - Wood

Blocks were used as pulleys to operate the running rigging of a sailing ship. Single sheave blocks change the direction of pull on the rigging, while double and triple sheave blocks multiply the pulling force exerted by the crew.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Boats

From ancient times larger ships carried at least one smaller boat with them. Ship boats could consist of the Long Boat, Barge, Cutter, Gig and Dinghy. Each had its unique purpose.

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Bollards

Bollards were principally used for making heavy ropes fast while the ship was moored at the quayside. Bollars can be Single - Bitt Heads, Double of Triple heads.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Boom Yoke

The Boom Yoke or Gaff Jaw was a wooden fork bolted to the heel or inner end of the boom and gaff. The Boom Yoke jaw fitted around the mast which confined the heel and allowed the boom to pivot around the mast.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Buckets

Buckets came in a variety of shapes and sizes. They were common aboard all ship types. Buckets were used to carry water to fight fires, holy stoning buckets for scrubbing decks, sand buckets for sanding decks and for general fetch and carry work.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Bulwark

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cannon Balls

Cannon Balls were made of iron which was aimed at the hull of the enemy ship. Chain and bar shot was used against the rigging, while grapeshot was often used against deck crew - grapeshot was 1-2lb iron balls tied to awood mount with ropes, which broke after firing and producing a wide spray of fire over the enemy deck.

All stock presented are sold as Packets of 100 (P100).

Cannon Barrels

The earliest cannons were breech load and made from bar iron and hammer welded into the shape of the barrel. The powder charge was held in a separate chamber.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cannon Kits

Cannon Kits comprise the cannon barrel and carriage. Some are all metal while others come with a wooden carriage. Each will need to be assembled

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cannon Saddles

Cannon Saddles are small brass pieces that are used to hold the cannon barrel in its carriage.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cannon Wheels

Cannon Wheels are the wheels of the cannon/gun carriage. Items are sold individually.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cannons - Underdeck

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Capstans

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Carronades

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Chain

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Measurement is link diameter 1mm. Length is 1m.

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Chainplate

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Cleats

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Copper Plates - Sheathing

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All stock presented are sold as packets of 100 (P100).

Culverins

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Davits

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All stock presented are sold as pairs (P2).

Deadeye - Chain Strap Assembly

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All stock presented are sold as either packets of 10 (P10) or packets of 30 (P30) as shown.

Deadeye Heart

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Deadeye Loops

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Deadeye Strap

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Deadeyes

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Drain Port

All stock presented are sold as single items.

Drip Covers

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Eye Pins

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All stock presented are sold in packets as shown - ie P20 means a packet of 20.

Eye Plates

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Eye Screws

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Fairleads

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Gratings

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All stock presented are sold as single packets.

Gunport Hinges

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Gunport Lids

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All stock presented are sold as a set of 12 (P12).

Gunports

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All stock presented are sold as single items.

Ladders

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Lanterns

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Life Buoys

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Lights - Navigation

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Lights - Search

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Mast Cap

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Mast Heels

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Mast Top Kits

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Mast Tops

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Mortar Barrels

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Nails

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Netting

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Oarlocks

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Oars

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Parrel Beads

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Parrels

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Pins

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Port Holes

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Propellers

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Pulley Wheels

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Pumps

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Railings

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Rigging Cord

Our range of rigging cords are presented here. Note that Amati cords tend to be thinner than other brands of the same nominal thickness.

Rings

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Rudder Hinge

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Sheaves

Wooden pully wheel with hole & groove on outside

Stanchions

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Steps

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Strap

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Tackle Block

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Trucks

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Tube

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Turnbuckles

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Ventilators

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Wheels

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Winches

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Wire

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