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Final question coming soon, you guys ready  
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Well, someone did mention having a bit of fun..
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USS Constitution just arrived into the warehouse, soon be on sale 
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Tomick wrote:USS Constitution just arrived into the warehouse, soon be on sale Hi, That great news, looking forward to getting going  May.
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Go!
The fifth and final entry question noted below:
5. In the USS Constitution Museum, a large Treble block is on display in the main gallery.
a) What is it's name?
b) What was it used for?
c) Why is it unique?
You now have all five questions - be the first to post a correct entry for all five questions and win!
Entry rules are at post #1
Good luck!
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OK This is what I think Question 1 - The Nickname “Old Ironsides” On Aug. 19, 1812, the American frigate USS Constitution routed British forces in a War of 1812 battle in the North Atlantic Ocean, earning the nickname “Old Ironsides.” HMS Britannia was known as 'Old Ironsides' long before USS Constitution. Question 2 - 34800 feet standard rigging and 8 miles running rigging Question 3 - Parys Mine Company of Greenfield Valley, Holywell, North Wales Question 4 - brass "howitzer" of about 3 inch Question 5- a. treble made block b. served to careen or heave-down a Ship as in roll her over c. May be the earliest example before common practice of blocks for careen purposes  Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Sorry Jase your answers 2, 4 and 5c are incorrect Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote:Sorry Jase your answers 2, 4 and 5c are incorrect hmmm, all parts of Q5? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:arpurchase wrote:Sorry Jase your answers 2, 4 and 5c are incorrect hmmm, all parts of Q5? I said that 5 C was wrong from question 5 Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Ok,
#1- The crew observed the round shot of the HMS Guerriere bouncing off her thick live oak sides and pronounce "She must be made of iron!" HMS Britannia also carried the nickname.
#2- According to the 1992 Rebuild Bill Of Materials per the Navy yard she carried 35,000 feet of standing rigging and 8 miles or Running rigging. so, 77,240 feet or 14.62 miles. (Jase may have gotten this one? )
#3- Parys Mine Company
#4 - Two kegs of Boston Lager per top! (This has stumped me!)
#5- a. "A chip off the old block"
b. To careen the ship for bottom work
c. The three sheaves were cast by Paul Revere
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tnequette wrote:Ok,
#1- The crew observed the round shot of the HMS Guerriere bouncing off her thick live oak sides and pronounce "She must be made of iron!" HMS Britannia also carried the nickname.
#2- According to the 1992 Rebuild Bill Of Materials per the Navy yard she carried 35,000 feet of standing rigging and 8 miles or Running rigging. so, 77,240 feet or 14.62 miles. (Jase may have gotten this one? )
#3- Parys Mine Company
#4 - Two kegs of Boston Lager per top! (This has stumped me!)
#5- a. "A chip off the old block"
b. To careen the ship for bottom work
c. The three sheaves were cast by Paul Revere Oh dear, answers #2, #4, #5a and #5c are not the answers we are looking for.
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Here's a clue - all of the answers we are looking for can be found on the USS Constitution website
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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
3. Parys mine company.
5.
a) Treble "Made" block.
b) Served to careen or heave-down a vessel.
The questions still to get right along with clues noted below:
2. What is the total length of rope used on USS Constitution (including the running rigging)? - (in the sense of frigates the size of USS Constitution - in miles).
4. What were the items mounted on the lower mast tops for the first voyage of USS Constitution and what was the size? - (Howitzers or Carronades is correct - (Paul Revere successfully completed a US government contract for ten howitzers - but what size?)
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).
All answers can be found within the USS Constitution official website
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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.
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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. So vey close, just one incorrect! -
Your answers for Q2 and Q4 are correct.
Yor answer for Q5c is incorrect.
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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).
5.
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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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. Happy Modelling
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Tomick wrote: So vey close, just one incorrect! -
Your answers for Q2 and Q4 are correct.
Yor answer for Q5c is incorrect.
Q5c was the one I was the most confidant with!!! May.
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