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I have three great looking shell blocks that have Maltese crosses on their little cover plates. I wonder if anyone here knows who made them and where. Thanks.
I have three great looking shell blocks that have Maltese crosses on their little cover plates. I wonder if anyone here knows who made them and where. Thanks.
I have three great looking shell blocks that have Maltese crosses on their little cover plates. I wonder if anyone here knows who made them and where. Thanks.
Wiley Baggins
08-04-2002, 06:51 PM
Thad,
I found no information on a manufacturer, but I wonder if it is indicative of a manufacturing standard. The link below references "vessels," but it appears to be used a bit more broadly.
Maltese Cross ( X ) A-1 the designation used by ABS which signifies that a vessel has met the classification requirements of that agency.Marine Terms (http://www.erlinc.net/new_page_2.htm)
Wiley Baggins
08-04-2002, 06:51 PM
Thad,
I found no information on a manufacturer, but I wonder if it is indicative of a manufacturing standard. The link below references "vessels," but it appears to be used a bit more broadly.
Maltese Cross ( X ) A-1 the designation used by ABS which signifies that a vessel has met the classification requirements of that agency.Marine Terms (http://www.erlinc.net/new_page_2.htm)
Wiley Baggins
08-04-2002, 06:51 PM
Thad,
I found no information on a manufacturer, but I wonder if it is indicative of a manufacturing standard. The link below references "vessels," but it appears to be used a bit more broadly.
Maltese Cross ( X ) A-1 the designation used by ABS which signifies that a vessel has met the classification requirements of that agency.Marine Terms (http://www.erlinc.net/new_page_2.htm)
Might, Wiley, but the plates are all the same pattern suggesting the same source. One of these blocks is an all teak shell fiddle block (figure 8 shape with a smaller sheave below a bigger); the other two both have Lignum V. sides with ?ash? spacers, one a double the other a single with becket, these have split hooks. All the sheaves are bronze just under 2". The plates are only on one side covering one end of each shaft.
Might, Wiley, but the plates are all the same pattern suggesting the same source. One of these blocks is an all teak shell fiddle block (figure 8 shape with a smaller sheave below a bigger); the other two both have Lignum V. sides with ?ash? spacers, one a double the other a single with becket, these have split hooks. All the sheaves are bronze just under 2". The plates are only on one side covering one end of each shaft.
Might, Wiley, but the plates are all the same pattern suggesting the same source. One of these blocks is an all teak shell fiddle block (figure 8 shape with a smaller sheave below a bigger); the other two both have Lignum V. sides with ?ash? spacers, one a double the other a single with becket, these have split hooks. All the sheaves are bronze just under 2". The plates are only on one side covering one end of each shaft.
capt jake
08-04-2002, 08:58 PM
Gee Thad, I'de love to pick something like that up when I venture out East in a few weeks. Let us (me) know what you find out! Maltese cross on a boat related item, right up my alley! smile.gif
capt jake
08-04-2002, 08:58 PM
Gee Thad, I'de love to pick something like that up when I venture out East in a few weeks. Let us (me) know what you find out! Maltese cross on a boat related item, right up my alley! smile.gif
capt jake
08-04-2002, 08:58 PM
Gee Thad, I'de love to pick something like that up when I venture out East in a few weeks. Let us (me) know what you find out! Maltese cross on a boat related item, right up my alley! smile.gif
Ed Harrow
08-04-2002, 09:07 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll be glad to have a look. ;)
Ed
Ed Harrow
08-04-2002, 09:07 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll be glad to have a look. ;)
Ed
Ed Harrow
08-04-2002, 09:07 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll be glad to have a look. ;)
Ed
capt jake
08-04-2002, 09:57 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll do you one better. I'll be there in a few weeks, and will gladly stop by!!! smile.gif No shipping that way! :D
capt jake
08-04-2002, 09:57 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll do you one better. I'll be there in a few weeks, and will gladly stop by!!! smile.gif No shipping that way! :D
capt jake
08-04-2002, 09:57 PM
Thad, I don't think they're good for much, but if you send them my way I'll do you one better. I'll be there in a few weeks, and will gladly stop by!!! smile.gif No shipping that way! :D
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