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Overview of the poop and poop-royal
At the stern there are three short decks rising above the upper-deck. The space thus enclosed served as the officers's quarters. An interesting detail is the pin-rail at the ship's side, this fitting is not so often seen on ship models until around 1800. It is an elegant solution to the model-builders eternal problem: Where on earth do I belay this rope?
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Poop-deck detail
A closer view of this area. You can also see the inside of the ship's side, where the toptimbers are left open.
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Forecastle with capstan
The capstan was used as a winch when hoisting heavy object such as anchors, topmasts, guns or the ship's boat. The design of the capstan is typical of the times, with spokes inserted at varying height from the deck. This was a slightly inefficient solution, as the spokes were not at the optimum height for pushing on.
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Forecastle with foremast
You can see the various knight-heads at the base of the mast, and the toptimbers at the ship's side.
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Kevels amidships
A pair of large kevels, or stag-horns, are fitted each side in the ship's waist. They were used to belay the tacks and sheets of the main- and foresails, respectively.