Posted by Bob Read on September 21, 1998 at 17:04:10 in pm3-1-101.apci.net:
In Reply to: Large Derrick on Foremast posted by Stephen Daniels on September 21, 1998 at 09:30:33:
Stephen:
I am aware of only one derrick on the foremast of both Olympic and Titanic. I'd be glad to try to interpret whatever photo(s) you are looking at.
Either e-mail or post the references.
Regards,
Bob Read
: Hi,
: There are often discussions on telling the difference between Olympic and Titanic. I have seen a few photographs which show both ships utilising the derricks on the foremast. Is it correct that while both ships have a derrick on the aft side of the foremast, the Olympic uniquely has one on the forward side of the foremast?
: If so, would it not be obscuring the view from the crows nest.
: Perhaps I am imagining the whole thing, but that is how it appears. Photo refs on request.
: Cheers,
: Stephen.