Hi All,
Over the past couple of years, forum members have made references about the False Keel.
But to me we have not got a False Keel just the Main Keel.
I say this because a False Keel was fitted over the Main Keel incase of an accident the Fase Keel could be taken off quite quickly and a new one put on.
In the book by Haynes HMS VICTORY OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL there are three pictures of the False Keel, they are about 6 feet long and they are fixed with copper staples.
It looks like the False Keel was not sheathed in copper, it stopped at the Main Keel.
For authenticity if i fitted a False Keel, what size timber to use?
Any thoughts on this issue?
Glen

I saw a post on this somewhere in the forum not that long ago. If I recall correctly the False keel was covered in tar with bits of scrap metal imbedded in it for added protection.