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why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« on: February 14, 2009, 09:49:36 AM »
this picture will explain it all
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ??
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 11:07:33 AM »
I assume you are showing why rather than asking why.
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ??
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 11:10:11 AM »
sorry didnt know what to write
I completed it now
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 11:26:33 AM »
Darn it Dan; you went and answered your own question. Doesn't look like we can help you.   ;D ::)
Neat picture. Thankyou for posting it.
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2009, 11:32:40 AM »
hehehe , didnt know what to write in the topic line .
but I think that picture explain it all for those who also had thoughts about why the naval carriages looks like they do . I didnt know why until I seen that picture .
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2009, 12:16:54 PM »
There I was thinking it was to ease loading by getting the muzzle up high so the ball would not roll out and onto the deck under sail.
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 03:51:15 AM »
My guess would be that the front wheels take 90% or so of the weight, and larger in diameter wheels generally make for easier rolling. I am guessing they roll easier do to the decreased angular velocity for a given forward speed, but heck if I know for sure.
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Re: why does the naval carriages have smaller wheels in the back ?? this is why
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 04:12:07 AM »
no , both the wheelsize and axle center placement have an purpose to get the carriage in an suitable angle to fit the rounded deck . on more modern ships where the gundecks were flat the carriages often have another construction .
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 06:39:57 AM »
Good post, got me all excited because I am a history nut.  I pointed it out to my wife and she said, so!, I was cressfallen. 
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