Hammock

[Woods Dweller]

Has Anyone made a ship Hammock ?

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Just in case you can't dodge the press gang? :wink:

I'd like to know too, especially a good source for sail canvas.

LD

 

[coloradoclyde]

Not to that exact style, but I did make a gathered end hammock from canvas. The sisal rope I had for the suspension eventually failed.
I replaced the suspension with nylon for safety.

Sounds like a fun build though......
Hope you post the results.. :hatsoff:

 

[Woods Dweller]

I hope others reply.

 

[coloradoclyde]

I hope others reply.

So do I...but unfortunately, Hammockforums.net might be a better venue for the question.

 

[Stophel]

I haven't, but others have.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronan_(ship)#/media/File:Kalmar_museum_Kronan_(shipp)_deck.JPG

Not much to one, a sheet of linen or hemp canvas, and linen/hemp ropes. I've thought about making one, myself, but I simply don't have the time.

 

[Pigman]

I have my Fathers WWII Navy hammock and ropes. They look almost exactly like these.

Foster From Flint

 

[Woods Dweller]

After a long search I found how to make a Hammock.
You click on the part of the hammock to see how to. http://www.hmsrichmond.org/hamock.htm

Now for the canvas.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

DUDE that's a great link!
Thanks
:thumbsup:
LD

 

[BillinOregon]

What Dave said! That is a wonderful link. Had no idea so much knot work went into each hammock.