Hello, new member here.
I was wondering if Bismarck had the Plimsoll markings on her bow and stern ? I am build a 1-200 scale model and would like to add the detail if its historically accurate. thank you.
Did Bismarck have a Plimsoll line ?
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Re: Did Bismarck have a Plimsol line ?
Hello Brian,
The draft marks (see photo attached) were painted over in Hamburg early 1941.
Hope it helps!
The draft marks (see photo attached) were painted over in Hamburg early 1941.
Hope it helps!
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Re: Did Bismarck have a Plimsoll line ?
Thank you. Thats what I'm after. Was it painted over above the waterline and still present below the waterline ?
I would like to include it on my model if its historically accurate.
I would like to include it on my model if its historically accurate.