933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #1 Posted August 14, 2017 Hello! I found a picture of these parts that were taken from the HMS Wakeful - a destroyer destroyed during Operation Dynamo by an E-boat. They were found in the Boatswain's Store. Can anybody help me identify what these parts are and their function on the ship? Thanks! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Wakeful_(H88) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #2 Posted August 14, 2017 The double hook thing on top may be something related to the anchor chain? Perhaps? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,921 mr3awsome Alpha Tester, Alpha Tester 11,461 posts 1,963 battles Report post #3 Posted August 14, 2017 I believe the top one is a boat hook. Unfortunately I don't know about the bottom one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,202 [HC] SgtBeltfed [HC] Beta Testers 3,973 posts 13,744 battles Report post #4 Posted August 14, 2017 Looks like the end off a Gaff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,169 [SYN] mofton [SYN] Members 9,313 posts 18,914 battles Report post #5 Posted August 14, 2017 I think the lower is a rowlock for an oar? http://www.arthurbeale.co.uk/acatalog/Polished-Brass-Rowlock--each--TIM26A00B.html Higher is a boat hook, just without the wooeden pole. Very confused that neither are paravanes... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,114 [FOXEH] Umikami Banned 14,364 posts 23,359 battles Report post #6 Posted August 14, 2017 1 hour ago, mr3awsome said: I believe the top one is a boat hook. Yes. 1 hour ago, mofton said: I think the lower is a rowlock for an oar Yes again. (the winners may pick up their cookies at WoW headquarters, M - F, 8:00 to 5:00; ask for Niko) PS: I'm surprised no one thought to ask the Mighty Jingles, as he served (or survived) the Royal Navy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,367 [HINON] Captain_Dorja [HINON] Beta Testers 5,913 posts 5,645 battles Report post #7 Posted August 14, 2017 Top one is a boat hook Bottom one is an oar lock 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
933 Freecloud Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,298 posts 6,924 battles Report post #8 Posted August 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Umikami said: Yes. Yes again. (the winners may pick up their cookies at WoW headquarters, M - F, 8:00 to 5:00; ask for Niko) PS: I'm surprised no one thought to ask the Mighty Jingles, as he served (or survived) the Royal Navy. I wish I could ask him...but he's on the EU server. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418 BaronVonTom -Members- 1,187 posts 26,928 battles Report post #9 Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) what they said above: Expensive little things they are: Double ended Boat hook sells for about 33-40 bucks Brass oar holders sell for about 50 bucks. Cool items to have in a nautical themed man cave or ladies lounge. Edited August 15, 2017 by BaronVonTom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,367 [HINON] Captain_Dorja [HINON] Beta Testers 5,913 posts 5,645 battles Report post #10 Posted August 15, 2017 ouch those oar locks would be a cast iron [edited] to use. What good is an oar lock if you can't get the oar into it and out of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
