It appears that this holes in the stern plate (frame, or rudder post) had been used for some reason. The Olympic has 8 holes, while Titanic has five. I looks like the provision made for the attachment of a plate of some description. (?)
The Titanic photograph shows a starboard view, while the Olympic presents a view from the post side. What it does indicate is that these holes had been likely drilled completely through. I had ordinary believed that they may have been an anchor point (one of) for the rubber to be braced true during launch, though not convinced of this idea.
I have never heard of any builders plate being attached in this area of the ship. It does show one of the subtle differences in the stern hull arrangement.
I don’t believe this area is visible on the wreck today.
Any suggestions on the use of these holes.
http://usrwww.mpx.com.au/~titanic401/z1.jpg
http://usrwww.mpx.com.au/~titanic401/z2.jpg
The Titanic photograph shows a starboard view, while the Olympic presents a view from the post side. What it does indicate is that these holes had been likely drilled completely through. I had ordinary believed that they may have been an anchor point (one of) for the rubber to be braced true during launch, though not convinced of this idea.
I have never heard of any builders plate being attached in this area of the ship. It does show one of the subtle differences in the stern hull arrangement.
I don’t believe this area is visible on the wreck today.
Any suggestions on the use of these holes.
http://usrwww.mpx.com.au/~titanic401/z1.jpg
http://usrwww.mpx.com.au/~titanic401/z2.jpg