Model of a chain messenger Model of a Chain Messenger, Model representing the center section of a deck from prow to capstan with twelve wind trees and eight catches in the foot. The model demonstrates a chain cable ring, for which the capstan is equipped with a rim with catches in the base of the drum. At the prow, the cable ring passes over two vertical rollers, which are mounted on toothed rails to be able to adjust the tension of the cable ring. The anchor bet is clad in brass, there are two servants and three hatches, the middle of which serves as a cable hole. At the rear servant the cabl

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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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