Henry Knox decision on the issue of pine or oak for the frigates
Document 1794Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is not so mature and conclusive as to warrant their use in frigate construction. Decides to adhere to use of oak beams. Cites the sanction of experience and the best maritime nations. Spar may be of pitch pine.
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Letterbook
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Knox reports that he has read the reports on the merits of oak and pine for the frigates. While he respects the opinion of Joshua Humphreys, he believes that the experience in the use of pine beams is not so mature and conclusive as to warrant their use in frigate construction. Decides to adhere to use of oak beams. Cites the sanction of experience and the best maritime nations. Spar may be of pitch pine.
Date
10/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794101770155
Page start
85
Notable persons
Tench Coxe
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
maritime nations
Joshua Humphreys
US Navy
Notable locations
Philadelphia
War Department
Notable items
beams
frigate
oak
pine
spar