The Rudder - Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Manual

The Rudder

Identify the rudder (59), cast rudder hinges with pins (680), cast rudder hinges without pins (681), chain (703), the brass etched
rudder straps (609 – 620) and spectacle plate (624). The rudder should be copper plated, as per the hull, up to the waterline, the
area above the waterline should be painted black. Paint copper and secure the rudder hinges with pins to the rudder as shown
on (Fig 027). Paint copper and attach the brass etched 'rudder' rudder straps to the rudder, they wrap around the hinges and the
indentations can be drilled and pinned if desired using dome headed pins (696).
Locate and paint black, the spectacle plate and fit to the rudder as shown.
When this assembly is complete, offer the rudder up to the hull and mark on the position of the rudder hinges without pins.
Paint the hinges without pins copper and secure to the hull. Paint the 'hull' rudder straps copper and secure them to the hull,
they wrap around the hinges, the indentations can be drilled and pinned if desired using dome headed pins (696). The rudder
can now be passed up through the locating hole in the lower stern counter and hung on the hinges.
Run a length of chain from the holes in the spectacle plate to a copper eyelet positioned under each casting drop of the quarter
gallery, as shown on Plan Sheet 5. The chain should be painted black.
Fig 027
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