Size of bow # on Amphibs

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raggs
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Size of bow # on Amphibs

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Looking for some help on the size of the white painted bow numbers on USN amphibious ships.

I know late war they were changed to a height of 72". What I need to find out is the block width
of the numbers (paint) and the overall width of each numeral. I'm looking to get some custom
decals printed up.

72" H Raven confirms in his cammo story. I'm stuck after that
My guess is a block width of 10". 3 feet wide for each numeral.

Anyone know for sure?

Thanks,

Paul
raggs
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Re: Size of bow # on Amphibs

Post by raggs »

I found the answer here ; http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref ... rt-36.html

The width of the numbers is half the height of the "digit" for the 72" high numerals.
I measured against a couple of pics to confirm, see example.
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