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Beagle1831

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RN Paravanes
« on: November 19, 2012, 07:50:18 am »

Bit of an obscure question... just trying to work out how to arrange this on a model-
On some larger RN ships there were a pair of chains at the bows which I think were for towing paravanes? I've seen quite a few photos of them running down from the bow through a pair of small fairleads, but no photos of the arrangements on deck - I was wondering if anyone knew how they were secured on the deck, and how they work?
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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2012, 10:01:50 pm »

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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2012, 02:23:24 pm »

I too struggled with this for years. When they get on deck, they pass through the paravane fairleads and lead aft, generally one end is anchored to a firm point such as the double bollards or maybe a convenient 'eyebolt' from the 'anchor system', the 'working' end leads to the centre capstan.

The Renown image shows the 2 'working' ends of the chains made into a 'y' lead and onwards to the capstan.

As to the chains use, and I hope someone will correct me, I think the chain was used as an anchoring point for the inboard end of the paravane cable. To be clear, they didn't use the chain to steam the PV, I think it was just the attachment point.
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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2013, 10:16:08 am »

Thanks! That's a great help!
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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2018, 10:39:03 am »

Figured I'd resurrect this thread rather than start a whole new one for a similar question...

I know what a paravane is, and now I know the deck-securing arragnements for the chains, but WHEN would they be fitted and when would they be completely stowed away?  Specifically, I'm looking at my plans for a WW2 Italian cruiser which show the securing point for the paravane chains, and I've seen many models built with the chains in place, but the handful of photos I have show a clear bow. 

I'd rather just leave off the lower securing point as it sticks down below the hull and is guaranteed to either get knocked off while running or if I make it in metal, to end up goring unwary hands/subs/other vessels. 
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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2018, 12:04:43 pm »

Paravanes are only good against moored mines so I assume that they would be deployed when the ship was leaving or entering harbour or any other areas of water that was shallow enough for moored mines.

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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2018, 03:29:41 pm »

They say a good picture is worth a thousand words, that painting says it all.
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Re: RN Paravanes
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2018, 09:16:06 am »

Thanks for the information!  I'll leave them stowed then, unless I can develop a weed-cutting version!
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