Talk:Arniston (East Indiaman)

message: The Arniston is mentioned in an engagement with a French ship at Benecoolen during one of the three voyages under Captain Majoribanks.  See History of Merchant Shipping and Ancient Commerce (Full text of the source is not available online).  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Socrates2008 (talk • contribs) 10:53, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Benecoolen Battle

message: Anyone else notice that the date on the memorial is wrong? (3 May instead of 30 May) Socrates2008 11:05, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Dates

message: Coverage of the "Wreck" and "Aftermath" is good, but more basic information about the ship, its captains, and voyages needs to be included. 
 
For example, the Overview section should present the dimensions of the ship and a general description of a "Royal Navy fourth-rate ship of the line", so readers know what type of ship we are talking about.  An image would also help.
The Voyages section should include basic information on each of the different captains and, where possible, discuss more notable incidents. 
 
Also, I'm not clear if the lack of chronometer was a problem since the ship was built or just for the last voyage.  Were there any previous incidents where the ship was unable to determine its position?   How was it possible to operate a ship for so many years without basic instrumentation?
Also, the lead section should be expanded to at least two paragraphs.
 
I'm putting this article on hold as the article is close to meeting the GA criteria, however the issues noted above must be dealt with before GA status can be awarded. I hope that this can be addressed within the seven days allowed by on hold, and wish you all the best with your editing... -- Johnfos (talk) 06:08, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks very much - will try to address these issues ASAP. Socrates2008 (Talk) 08:54, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

text: Much better.  Thank you.  GA awarded. Johnfos (talk) 03:42, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Thank you, also for doing this so promptly. Socrates2008 (Talk) 05:15, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Good article nomination

message: 1) the cost of a chronometer was about £60 - 100. How much would a ship have cost in those days? I only ask because the Chronometer article says the £10k prize of the longitude board was worth several million in today's money. If we say 10 million then a chronometer would cost about £100K. 
2) Wreck (1815), para 5. ". The anchors were unable to hold the heavy ship in the storm, so on 30 May near 4 pm, Lieutenant Brice advised Captain Simpson to ground the ship in order to save the lives of those aboard.[2] Eight minutes later, at about 8 pm, the ship struck rocks half a mile offshore and heeled into the wind." This doesn't make sense, 4pm + 8 minutes is 4:08. 4pm + 8 hours is 12pm. What was intended here? Op47 (talk) 21:09, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  A few questions 

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