Mystery ship #2

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-02-20 10:00am

Here's a model of a very famous ship. Guess it without cheating.
Hint: It's not what you probably think it is.

Pu-239 · Post by **Pu-239** » 2003-02-20 12:36pm

First turbine propelled ship. Forgot the name. Inventor was something-Parsons. Probably wrong though.

Warspite · Post by **Warspite** » 2003-02-20 03:15pm

Pu-239 wrote:First turbine propelled ship. Forgot the name. Inventor was something-Parsons. Probably wrong though.

WRONG! The Turbinia was a much smaller ship (kinda fast patrol boat), for less than 4 persons, and wasn't armed, with the exception of a small gun at the bow. (I think...)
Note also, the American flag, and the guns placed in broadside. I'd say it's from the 1870's, 1880's... What is it?

Baron Mordo · Post by **Baron Mordo** » 2003-02-20 03:50pm

The Merrimac?

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-02-20 04:46pm

I'd guess USS New Ironsides, but she only has a seven gun broadside and lacks sailing gear.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-02-20 05:51pm

As expected, SeaSkimmer got it.
U.S.S. New Ironsides, completed in 1862. If you look closely at the model, you can make out a closed gunport. She carried two 50-pdr rifles on the upper deck, as well. Her sailing rig was cut down sometime after completion. Enjoy your cookie, SS.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2003-02-20 08:03pm

Again, can we get answers posted in a less conspicuous color so those of us who aren't on 24/7 have a shot?

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-02-20 08:15pm

Howedar wrote:Again, can we get answers posted in a less conspicuous color so those of us who aren't on 24/7 have a shot?

Sorry, consider it done. Better yet, I'll PM whoever gets it right.