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The books about rig and rigging which I can recommend

I can recommend the book by David Steel, from which I used individual links when I was drawing the plan for the schooner brig
Prince de Neufchatel and completing the booklet with tables about rig and rigging.
Folks,
The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship, 1794, by David Steel, is a comprehensive English textbook of rigging, seamanship and naval tactics. A key reference for those interested in the age of Nelson. Although at times difficult because of its fine detail, it will reward those that search through it to understand the technology of the era.

It s available online for free > https://maritime.org/doc/steel/ <

The next very helpful is book >Young sea officer sheet anchor,where you can find plenty basic informationabout rig and rigging.
It is for free too, you can download from>Interhet archive >> https://archive.org/details/youngseaofficers00leve/mode/2up

If you have the chance, I recommend the book , which can still be found in an English version> by Petrejus, E.W. MODELLING THE BRIG-OF-WAR "IRENE"
Rich materials for the construction of a model of a brig from around the middle of the 19th century with tables about model rig and rigging
> https://www.biblio.com/modelling-the-brig-of-war-by-petrejus-e-w/work/2771074 <

Very useful is next book by George Biddlecombe>the Art of rigging ... -
> https://www.bookdepository.com/Art-...be/9780486263434?ref=pd_detail_1_sims_b_p2p_1
 
Now, if only we had something on ship rigging after the 1840's when iron fittings were beginning to see use.
 
WONDERFUL sources tomarack! And free too! Downloaded and bookmarked for some serious study and use! Thanks for posting!

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Now, if only we had something on ship rigging after the 1840's when iron fittings were beginning to see use.
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That´s question,I haven't come across the corresponding literature anywhere yet. If I have experience, I can say without obligation that it is not that simple. In essence. If iron or steel ropes were used as a substitute for hemp ropes for roping, the tensile strength was taken into account. Then the diameters of the shrouds and stays came out smaller. It is more complicated for fixing and tensioning this rigging.
If the ship had an iron or steel hull, both deadeyes and turnbuckles could be used. If the ship had a wooden hull, when turnbuckles were used, it was many times damaged by excessive tension. Therefore, even if the rigging was metal, it was recommended to use classic deadeyes again. For smaller ships, it should not be a problem to use turnbuckles (schooners and yachts).
I would therefore recommend looking on the net for relevant literature. In some cases, even the monographs of individual ships will help.
I can recommend - if you want this book "in paper" version >

Masting and Rigging the Clipper Ship & Ocean Carrier: With Authentic Plans, Working Drawings and Details of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Sailing Ship​

books.google.cz

Masting and Rigging the Clipper Ship & Ocean Carrier

The volume containing 50 full-page working drawings and 200 detail sketches, fully covers the whole subject of spar construction and rig of nineteenth and twentieth century Sailing Ships.
books.google.cz

or for free download from >Internet archives<
archive.org

Masting and rigging the clipper ship & ocean carrier : with authentic plans, working drawings and details of the nineteenth and twentieth century sailing ship : Underhill, Harold A : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Plans, drawings and details by the author.
archive.org

People - I can recommend it to everyone. .... don't be afraid to ask Uncle Google ... it's still the easiest way ...
However - there is still the question of how and what to actually ask in order to get a relevant answer...

next interesting source> https://archive.org/details/shipsseamanshipm0000harl/mode/1up >
Ships & seamanship : the maritime prints of J.J. Baugean
 
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I am actually familiar with these books. I am just apprehensive about buying them if the rigs do not apply to warships of that era.
 
Here I have mainly listed books that you can download for free or view at >Internet archives, maybe at > project Guttenberg<.
I'm very sorry, but warships from this period are beyond my interest.
I think that, for example, documents or monographs about e.g. the English HMS
Warrior should be available.
 
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I apprcieate your efforts in this effort. However, I have time before rigging becomes an issue and if nothing is forthcoming with regard to US Steam Frigate rigging, then I will be looking at HMS Warrior. Historically rigging schemes between the US and Britain have been very similar. One borrowing from the other quite often.
 
I believe you can try the next possibilities ..e.g. try to put into Google>american steam frigates , there are several photos of such ships. Maybe you can find the next sources.
Try to ask - and formulate each question a little differently. When I started with Uncle Google, it took me almost a week to ask a question in such a way that I got a relevant and correct answer to it.
I found some free plans to download - here are several plans of steam frigates. Unfortunately, I don't know if you'll find exactly what you're looking for here.
> http://www.shipmodell.com/index_files/0PLAN3B.html <
some fotos >http://www.navtechlife.com/Sail and Steam.htm
> https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/frigate-jylland.html?sortBy=relevant > look - it seems that steam frigate Jylland has classic deadeyes.!!. but she may have steel or hempen shrouds ..It is hard to say
> https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/navy-steam-frigates?assettype=image&phrase=navy steam frigates&sort=mostpopular&license=rf,rm
>https://www.history.navy.mil/conten...ips-us-w/uss-wasbash-screw-steam-frigate.html
>steam frigates<>navy steam frigates<> steam frigates rig and rigging <

I was looking at the HMS Warrior website (history)
http://www.hmswarrior.org/learning/discovery <
> The masts and rigging were all supplied by Chatham Dockyard, and on April 15th the masts were lowered into the ship for the process of rigging to be begun on April 17th. When completed the 100-strong party of seamen sent from Woolwich had installed 25 miles of rope, 660 blocks, and 80 hearts & deck eyes.
...>>>>>In accordance with this statement, HMS Warrior had probably classical equipment, no iron or steel shrouds I think.
So. in the end .....It should be noted that it cannot be determined simply (without more detailed information).
I would personally assume that iron and steel rigging will only appear on iron or steel steam frigates (vessels) but that there might have been some
transitional period and it will probably vary - ship to ship.
It is my personal view on the mentioned issue, which is not supported by anything yet. So try to find something else yourself...
I managed to find a note from the book >Restoring the World´s Fires Ironclad by Andrew Lambert

Warrior standing rigging.jpg
 
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tomarack said:
The books about rig and rigging which I can recommend

I can recommend the book by David Steel, from which I used individual links when I was drawing the plan for the schooner brig
Prince de Neufchatel and completing the booklet with tables about rig and rigging.
​
Folks,
The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship, 1794, by David Steel, is a comprehensive English textbook of rigging, seamanship and naval tactics. A key reference for those interested in the age of Nelson. Although at times difficult because of its fine detail, it will reward those that search through it to understand the technology of the era.


It s available online for free > https://maritime.org/doc/steel/ <

The next very helpful is book >Young sea officer sheet anchor,where you can find plenty basic informationabout rig and rigging.
It is for free too, you can download from>Interhet archive >> https://archive.org/details/youngseaofficers00leve/mode/2up

If you have the chance, I recommend the book , which can still be found in an English version> by Petrejus, E.W. MODELLING THE BRIG-OF-WAR "IRENE"
Rich materials for the construction of a model of a brig from around the middle of the 19th century with tables about model rig and rigging
> https://www.biblio.com/modelling-the-brig-of-war-by-petrejus-e-w/work/2771074 <

Very useful is next book by George Biddlecombe>the Art of rigging ... -
> https://www.bookdepository.com/Art-...be/9780486263434?ref=pd_detail_1_sims_b_p2p_1
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Thank you for posting this !
Great information !

Jeff
 
try to put > HMS warrior (1860) , into "Uncle" Google, there are plenty of infos..Unfortunately, HMS Warrior is outside my main interests..
I wish you success in your search.
Greetings
Tom
 
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