Do you know what the plate the with funny outline do?
I really dont know. The shape of it gives me ideas- it may be something to do with the capstan. Picture this:
lever is inserted in the slot, and wedged in the recess to release the clutch mechanism on the capstan ratchet?
Than theres two more of these slots on the stern of the boat- so i rally dont know. Maybe someone else can shed some light on it?
Also...Do you know what this is call?
Not a clue my friend. But we have so many submarine eggheads here im sure your question will get answered.
..Still no ideas on what these three plates with the funny outline are ?? (I doubt if they're for a clutch release though !) Anybody at all ? ANYBODY ??
Hi Bill, I been doing my research on the layouts of the deck & under deck for my drawing for over 3 weeks now. I have looked at a lots of plans & photographs (I have seen many new views of different parts of the deck & learn a heap about deck layout), however, like you Bill, I still have no idea that they are or that they are for. I have never them on any late war VIIC or any VIIC/41, unless they are under the deck, (however, are no hatches in these areas), I have never seen a picture of them being used. I will continue doing my research on the deck, and maybe something will turn up. I am hoping to have layout plan ready for people to have a look at by the end of next week of all the things I have learn during my research.