HMS Diamond

Ian6 · Oct 10, 2016

The latest Darings may have the fire power but the 1950's Darings had the looks.

Ian

Dartskipper · Oct 10, 2016

Can anybody explain why A and B turret are reversed with their doors open? And are the guns hidden, or removed?
Thanks.

Roy.

Tomvart · Oct 10, 2016

normally done in roughers Roy in order to protect the guns from damage...not much evidence of that here, alternatively its also done for maintenance...possible here? or the turret may be trained aft to give more space of the focsle for an evolution (maybe a Jackstay/RAS) or a ceremony like crossing the line?

Dartskipper · Oct 10, 2016

Thanks, Tom.

Something's afoot, with almost the whole crew manning the side.

Roy.

Dartskipper · Oct 10, 2016

In sunbathing rig!

Roy.

Tomvart · Oct 10, 2016

Agreed - maybe a replenishment or a steam past a consort, but I cant see any RAS rig evident or flag romeo (indicating a RAS). I think in those days, 'Pirate rig' was pretty much order of the day in many non capital ships once beyond the sight of land.

chadburn · Oct 10, 2016

The reversal of the Turrets is to keep them cool inside I would suggest for the visitors on board when they have a look inside.

Dartskipper · Oct 10, 2016

Could they be ventilating them after a session with the paintbrush? It looks like a large patch of zinc chromate or similar (greenish colour) on the bulkhead below B turret?

chadburn · Oct 10, 2016

Roy, it looks like a visitor/family jolly day to me.

littoralcombat · Oct 11, 2016

I like Tomvart's theory, the support 'stanchions' (if that is the term?) are rigged for the awnings over the focsle. So perhaps King Neptune and his entourage are due to visit?

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