HMS Simoom

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When HMS Simoom was converted from a regular frigate to a troop carrier, she was fit with an extra (upper) deck running the length of the ship. Her Stern gallery and quarter galleries were also raised and 'doubled'. Notice the extreme length to beam ratio, a metal hull and frame allowing for this additional length without the previous problems of hogging and/or sagging in vessels of all wood construction.

Shown here is the partially finished construction of the stern gallery and hull; curves and angles is the prevailing theme here. Bow rails, trailboards and others details such as the figurehead are next.