tjstoneman wrote:
Dick - she's under way (I think) - no jack at the jackstaff, ensign in the "sea" position) but doesn't seem to be going fast enough for a big bow-wave. That said, it doesn't look like one that's painted on.
Tim
Tim,
I'm not sure that those flag formalities were followed that much during the war. I have many pictures showing ships at anchor and moored to buoys with no jack on jackstaff and White Ensign on the main.
However in every picture I have of ships entering or leaving Alex the crew are lining the rails and there is someone on the bridge. The quality of the Hyperion picture is poor, but I cannot make out anyone on deck.
Here is a picture of Hero that I am also a bit suspicious of:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dickfalmout ... 7923814146There is something about the bow wave and water at the bow that seems false to me. And I cannot see an RN ship moving whilst still having the spar and rope ladder dangling from it (for swimmers) rigged to starboard.
Same flotilla, same sort of time, same place...coincidence?
Best wishes.
Afterthought: I also wonder if all those wind scoops fitted on her hull portholes to ventilate the mess decks forward and wardroom cabins aft might be relevant. I understand these were fitted from the inside through an open porthole. Would a man o’war in time of war have gone to sea with these fitted and all those portholes therefore open?