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birdaj2 wrote:Question 5C
The story associated with the piece suggests it was used during Constitution’s launch in 1797, or more likely, to heave her down shortly after to complete the copper sheathing and remove the launching cradle
November 18, 1867,The block also helped shift an 84-ton cannon at Castle Island. [6] Daniel Adams would be proud. Not the answer we are looking for am afraid, its so very easy if you think about it, though it is actually noted on the site
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So to throw this out there again..
The correct answers thus far:
1. In 1812 USS Constitution routed British forces in the North Atlantic, earning the ship the nickname of "Old Ironsides".
The Royal Navy ship HMS Britannia was known as "Old Ironsides" before USS Constitution
2. A sailing frigate the size of “Old Ironsides” required approximately 40 miles of cordage of varying diameters
3. Parys mine company.
4. 8" Carronades (or Howitzers as known in the USA).
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a) Treble "Made" block.
b) Served to careen or heave-down a vessel.
This just leaves part c of question 5 to get right - a clue is noted below:
5. In the USS Constitution Museum, a large Treble block is on display in the main gallery.
c) Why is it unique? - (In addition to heave her down to complete the copper sheathing and remove the launch cradle, its story suggests that it was used on a certain date).
The answer can be found within the USS Constitution official website
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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june 1803 Happy Modelling
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Actually birdaj2, you are correct with 1797 noted in your previous reply - The story associated with the piece suggests it was used during Constitution’s launch in 1797
Well done Tony, you are the winner of this this competition 
Can you PM me your address detail and will get the book shipped to you once you have provided USS Constitution Subscription proof, enjoy!
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The correct answers
1. In 1812 USS Constitution routed British forces in the North Atlantic, earning the ship the nickname of "Old Ironsides".
The Royal Navy ship HMS Britannia was known as "Old Ironsides" before USS Constitution
2. A sailing frigate the size of “Old Ironsides” required approximately 40 miles of cordage of varying diameters
3. Parys mine company.
4. 8" Carronades (or Howitzers as known in the USA).
5.
a) Treble "Made" block.
b) Served to careen or heave-down a vessel.
c) The story associated with the piece suggests it was used during Constitution’s launch in 1797
All answers can be found within the USS Constitution official website
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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Hi, Congrats Tony, Well done  May.
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MFG wrote:Hi,
Lets have ago at this......
Q2: The total length of cordage used = 40 miles
Q4: 10 x 8 inch howitzers
Q5: The treble block was used in 1867 to lower a siphon into the river Bass and also moved a 84 ton cannon at castle island
May. hmm they were going to be my next answers, q5 had me stumped “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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well done tony “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Thanks to all that took part, was quite exciting towards the end
We will be holding a similar competiton at a later date, to win a copy of the 491 page book "Vasa I - The Archaeology of a Swedish Warship of 1628" which has been compiled by Fred Hocker, who since 2004 as Director of Vasa Research, has been responsible for the comprehensive publication of the find. http://www.oxbowbooks.com/oxbow/vasa-i.html
Fred has also provided the most current information of the ship and assisted in the kit design of our Vasa kit, which is the most accurate representation of Vasa to date!
He is currently working on Vasa II which is due for release in 2017, both books work hand in hand.
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May/Jase Many thanks. Happy Modelling
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 Congrats Tony on being the winner Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Congrats Tony on being the winner Andy Many thanks. Looking forward to following along with your official build for this one. Happy Modelling
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Well done Tony regards Phil COMING SOON =1/9 Italeri Kettankrad ON THE GO=1/16 hobbyboss Tiger 1 refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Well done Tony!!!!!!!!
Carl
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Attaboy Tony!
That was fun!
Tom
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Well done Tony. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Many thanks everyone. Happy Modelling
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Well done Tony, the questions looked very tricky  Steve
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Congratulations Tony, excellent effort and well deserved..... Regards Alan
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Well done Tony. Nice one. Chris Starting Soon!!!! 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition On the Bench Tamiya 1/350 King George V with Eduard set and wooden deck.
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