Source: M Dermaid, N.J., Shipyard practice as applied to warship construction, 1918, Longmans, Green and Co.
This cutter has a straight keel, no drop keel and two masts for the dipping-lug rig, a configuration reportedly built until the 1920s.
Source: Manual of Seamanship, vol 1,H.M. Stationary Office, 1937
This cutter has a cut-away stem, one masts for the sloop rig and a drop keel (centre). Note that the reel for the grapnel (Y) was moved aft compared to the straight keel/dipping-lug rig layout.
A cutter—presumably from HMS Ajax—assisting with the recovery of a de Havilland D.H.82B Queen Bee radio-controlled target aircraft.
A cutter—presumably from HMS Ajax—assisting with the recovery of a de Havilland D.H.82B Queen Bee radio-controlled target aircraft.
A cutter from HMS Rodney (1935-36). Note that below the aft-most thwart you can spot a small reel with rope for the grapnel. This would suggest this is a ‘modern’ cutter with a drop keel.
A cutter being lowered by HMS Rodney (1937-1938)
A cutter aboard HMS Hood.
Maritime Heritage Organization Inc, Albatros: significance & history