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Figure Figure 90. Scale models of La Belle’s lift blocks resting on a full size photo of the original artifact. Photo by G. Grieco.

Figure 90 Figure 90. Scale models of La Belle’s lift blocks resting on a full size photo of the original artifact. Photo by G. Grieco.

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higure 1. Manuscript from the dockyard at Rochefort, France, dated December, 1684, providing 18 major dimensions for a "barque named La Belle." Anonymous manuscript, Port of Rochefort Archives.
higure 1. Manuscript from the dockyard at Rochefort, France, dated December, 1684, providing 18 major dimensions for a "barque named La Belle." Anonymous manuscript, Port of Rochefort Archives.
Figure 6. Forward scarf of the keelson. Note the interesting way in which the forward end of the timber butts into the aft face of floor VIIA. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission.
Figure 6. Forward scarf of the keelson. Note the interesting way in which the forward end of the timber butts into the aft face of floor VIIA. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission.
an Figure 11. Illustration of planking of the cable tier and remains ot the Ic mast step. Drawing by Wendy van Duivenvoorde after Texas Historical Commission.
an Figure 11. Illustration of planking of the cable tier and remains ot the Ic mast step. Drawing by Wendy van Duivenvoorde after Texas Historical Commission.
Figure 12. Exploded view of the components of the main mast step. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission.
Figure 12. Exploded view of the components of the main mast step. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission.
Figure 15. Sketch of La Belle’s mast step assembly. Four posts support the remaining planks of the pump well. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission
Figure 15. Sketch of La Belle’s mast step assembly. Four posts support the remaining planks of the pump well. Courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission
Figure 20. Drawing of a barque longue from the album of Guéroult du Pas. (Ir Boudriot, 1981)
Figure 20. Drawing of a barque longue from the album of Guéroult du Pas. (Ir Boudriot, 1981)
Figure 24. Reconstructed midship section. Existing remains of the hull are shaded. Drawing by G. Grieco.
Figure 24. Reconstructed midship section. Existing remains of the hull are shaded. Drawing by G. Grieco.
Figure 27. Rough cut model frame timbers before beveling and assembly into frames. Two completed frames can be seen in the background. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 27. Rough cut model frame timbers before beveling and assembly into frames. Two completed frames can be seen in the background. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 28. Lofting the frames using the body plan of the hull as a guide. Fhoto t G. Grieco.
Figure 28. Lofting the frames using the body plan of the hull as a guide. Fhoto t G. Grieco.
Figure 29. Detail from Plate 1 of the Album de Colbert showing the method of erecting the stern assembly. (Album de Colbert, 1988)
Figure 29. Detail from Plate 1 of the Album de Colbert showing the method of erecting the stern assembly. (Album de Colbert, 1988)
Figure 31. The hawse timbers preassembled and fastened to the forward most square frame. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 31. The hawse timbers preassembled and fastened to the forward most square frame. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 32. The nearly complete frame model with frame jig in place showing the method of properly positioning the frames. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 32. The nearly complete frame model with frame jig in place showing the method of properly positioning the frames. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 33. The two completed frame models. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 33. The two completed frame models. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 34. The frame model with lower wales installed. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 34. The frame model with lower wales installed. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 35 Transferring the known planking widths to the appropriate frames on the inverted model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 35 Transferring the known planking widths to the appropriate frames on the inverted model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 36. Fair-lines drawn through the points marked on the frames. Photo by G Grieco.
Figure 36. Fair-lines drawn through the points marked on the frames. Photo by G Grieco.
Figure 39. Installation of the ceiling on the model starting with the outermost plank or stringer. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 39. Installation of the ceiling on the model starting with the outermost plank or stringer. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 40. Notches cut in forward and after faces of the frames for the filler pieces. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 40. Notches cut in forward and after faces of the frames for the filler pieces. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 41. Filler pieces cut to fit around the frames. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 41. Filler pieces cut to fit around the frames. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 42. Filler pieces in 1 place along the edge of the outermost ceiling plank. The riders of the mast step can be seen in the lower right corner. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 42. Filler pieces in 1 place along the edge of the outermost ceiling plank. The riders of the mast step can be seen in the lower right corner. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 43. Forward and aft rider timbers of the main mast step. The notches in the faces of the riders will accept the ends of the mast step partners. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 43. Forward and aft rider timbers of the main mast step. The notches in the faces of the riders will accept the ends of the mast step partners. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 44. Installation of the mast step partners. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 44. Installation of the mast step partners. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 45. Completed main mast step assembly. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 45. Completed main mast step assembly. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 46. Heavy breast hook in the bow serving also as the step for the foremast. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 46. Heavy breast hook in the bow serving also as the step for the foremast. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 48. View of the cable tier. Notice the way in which the planking is cut to fit against the foremast step. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 48. View of the cable tier. Notice the way in which the planking is cut to fit against the foremast step. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 50. The six transom timbers in place on the wing transom. Notice the deck for the stern cabin to the right. The false post runs too high in this photo and still needs to be cut to its proper length. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 50. The six transom timbers in place on the wing transom. Notice the deck for the stern cabin to the right. The false post runs too high in this photo and still needs to be cut to its proper length. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 52. A. Installation of deck beams necessitated by hatches, mast partners and windlass. B. Installation of three remaining deck beams to bridge the remaining spans of deck. Photos by G. Grieco.
Figure 52. A. Installation of deck beams necessitated by hatches, mast partners and windlass. B. Installation of three remaining deck beams to bridge the remaining spans of deck. Photos by G. Grieco.
Figure 53. A. English method of deck framing (after Franklin, 1989, 20). B. French method of deck framing (after Boudriot, 1986, 110).
Figure 53. A. English method of deck framing (after Franklin, 1989, 20). B. French method of deck framing (after Boudriot, 1986, 110).
Figure 54. Dovetailing of beams into the beam clamps. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 54. Dovetailing of beams into the beam clamps. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 56. Short sections of the inner waterway timber notched to fit over the deck beams. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 56. Short sections of the inner waterway timber notched to fit over the deck beams. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 58. View of the completed deck framing looking forward. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 58. View of the completed deck framing looking forward. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 59. View of quarterdeck framing and planking. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 59. View of quarterdeck framing and planking. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 60. Fitting the first three strakes s of deck planking. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 60. Fitting the first three strakes s of deck planking. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 61. Deck planking on the starboard side of the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 61. Deck planking on the starboard side of the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 62. Photograph of the inside face of one of La Belle’s gunport lids. Notice concreted ring bolt on the lower side of the lid. Photo by J. Cozzi.
Figure 62. Photograph of the inside face of one of La Belle’s gunport lids. Notice concreted ring bolt on the lower side of the lid. Photo by J. Cozzi.
Figure 63. Starboard side of completed hull of first La Belle model. Notice arrangement of four gunports with lids that open fore and aft. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 63. Starboard side of completed hull of first La Belle model. Notice arrangement of four gunports with lids that open fore and aft. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 64. Partially complete hull of second La Belle model showing placement of three gunports on each side. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 64. Partially complete hull of second La Belle model showing placement of three gunports on each side. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 66. Close-up photo of fairlead block for the main sheets and braces. Standing ends of the sheet and brace are spliced to the ring bolts below. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 66. Close-up photo of fairlead block for the main sheets and braces. Standing ends of the sheet and brace are spliced to the ring bolts below. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 65. Scuppers composed of bored wood blocks installed on the starboard side of the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 65. Scuppers composed of bored wood blocks installed on the starboard side of the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 71. Close-up view of ladder to the quarterdeck. The door to the small stern cabin is visible to the right. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 71. Close-up view of ladder to the quarterdeck. The door to the small stern cabin is visible to the right. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 72. Photograph of one of the large cleats recovered from La Belle. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
Figure 72. Photograph of one of the large cleats recovered from La Belle. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
Figure 75. Deadeye strap and segment of a chainplate from La Belle after conservation. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
Figure 75. Deadeye strap and segment of a chainplate from La Belle after conservation. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
model. Photo by G. Grieco.
model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 78. Close-up photograph of La Belle’s boarding ladder as reconstructed for the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 78. Close-up photograph of La Belle’s boarding ladder as reconstructed for the model. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 79. Close-up view of the lower transom and rudder of the model of La betle Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 79. Close-up view of the lower transom and rudder of the model of La betle Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 84. Drawing of the bulwarks of La Belle showing how the hook and ring bolt may have been oriented. Drawing by G. Grieco.
Figure 84. Drawing of the bulwarks of La Belle showing how the hook and ring bolt may have been oriented. Drawing by G. Grieco.
Figure 85. The swivel gun recovered from the wreck of La Belle. Drawing by D. L. Hamilton.
Figure 85. The swivel gun recovered from the wreck of La Belle. Drawing by D. L. Hamilton.
Figure 86. Photograph of the swivel gun after conservation. The breech chamber and wedge are not shown in this photo. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
Figure 86. Photograph of the swivel gun after conservation. The breech chamber and wedge are not shown in this photo. Courtesy of the Conservation Research Laboratory.
Figure 87. Two views of the model swivel gun. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 87. Two views of the model swivel gun. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 91. Components of the running rigging for the model of La Belle prior to installation. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 91. Components of the running rigging for the model of La Belle prior to installation. Photo by G. Grieco.
Figure 92. View of the starboard side of the completed first model, now on display at the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport, Texas. Photo by D. L. Hamilton.
Figure 92. View of the starboard side of the completed first model, now on display at the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport, Texas. Photo by D. L. Hamilton.
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