Blueback Question

[bigdave]

My good friend Paul (Seahorse) is building a Blueback. He
was telling me he wished he had better drawings as it looked to him like the deck may have gratings or a wood plank section. I could see what he was talking about on the plans.
I told him just ask the SC. Post a question.
That is what the organization is all about, sharing info.
I am sure there are members that have good photos or have actually been on the sub and would know for sure.
So as we are having an ice storm now and I have nothing to do but surf the net I figured I would ask for him.
So if anyone has better deck photos of the BB or more info on the deck details please chime in.Thanks, BD.

[u-33]

BD, I have half a

BD, I have half a hard drive full of Blueback stuff...far too much to post up here, it would take up too much bandwidth. If you like, I can email you direct with deck pics of the Blueback....any good?

Rich

[u-33]

BD, I've emailed you some

BD, I've emailed you some pics anyhow, hope they are ok..

Rich

[bigdave]

Any deck pictures would be

Any deck pictures would be great. Thanks Rich. BD.

[mike dory]

wooden deck grating

Howdy - When I was on board the U.S.S. Blueback 3 years ago, I observed a rope locker just forward of the sail and at a slight angle going from starboard to port (as seen from the bow) that had a wooden grating and looked to be covered with creosoted The person giving the tour said it was used to store deck lines and cables. I only noticed the one with a wooden covering... Mike Dory

[u-33]

Did the pics get there

Did the pics get there ok Dave? It was very early in the morning here when I sent them...(could not get to sleep.... )

Rich

[bigdave]

Yes I did Rich, Thanks

Yes I did Rich, Thanks
Most of those I had in my collection as well.
I think Paul wants something taken from a birds eye view over the sub, or from someone standing on the deck.
Thank you for the info Mike.
Much appreciated. BD.

[seahorse]

Rich, Dave and Mike...

that

Rich, Dave and Mike...

that Dave beat me to the original post, i wanted to thank you guys for taking the time to help me out.

[u-33]

No worries Paul...good luck with

No worries Paul...good luck with your Blueback. I do have plenty more stuff, so I'll keep on looking for deck related info for you.

Rich

[seahorse]

Thanks Rich!

Thanks Rich!

[bill rogers]

Paul,

The original wood deck ran

Paul,

The original wood deck ran from just forward of the rope locker Mike Dory mentioned aft to around frame 57. Send me a PM with your e-mail address.

Bill Rogers
#1255

[seahorse]

Bill,

thank you for that information

Bill,

thank you for that information ! a PM is on the way

[britt boyette]

The drawings he has are

The drawings he has are correct. The planking is Teak and when your standing on the deck, you can see the piping and such that runs under it.

[seahorse]

thanks for your help Britt,

thanks for your help Britt, looking forward to seeing the drawings.