Davit info?

Anthony... yes, that's what they look like, but they have a hand crank about halfway up the column But the way they are rigged in the instruction photos makes no sense, I think they might be wrong. Anyone out there have a clear diagram of how the pulleys and ropes would be arranged and how the lifeboat should be attached?

The Wellin Davit was turn of the century technology,  but it has been modified and improved.   It was widely used in WWII and after.       Unlike the radial davit noted above,  the Wellin's davit arms are cranked outboard on a rocker-screw.   The following link is to the Titanic Research & Modeling Associatation's site and shows photos & diagrams of the davit and operation

http://titanic-model.com/db/db-01/db_06.html

      You must be refering to a radial davit. This davit was maneuvered by twisting their base sockets, so that when a life boat was hoisted with block and tackle, the life boat could be swung inboard  Thus, the boat would not hang over the side of the ship. Hope this helps.

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