Reproduction Spanish American War era US Navy/US Marine Corps Hammocks

February 12, 2013

Hello All,

I'm pleased to finally announce full reproduction Spanish American War era US Navy/US Marine Corps hammocks faithfully reproduced from a loaned original, documents on the period hammocks and original photos shown aboard the USS Olympia. These measure 78 inches long and 39 1/2 inches in width. 12 brass spurred grommets are stamped on each end. The canvas body includes the linen tag stitched into it underneath. Clews are mule-hitched as original photos show and not macrame woven like later by 1905. The nettles are also mule hitched through the grommets and pulled fast by the weight of whoever lays in it. The rings are made of galvanized steel and measure 3 inches outside diameter and 3/8 inch in thickness. On each ring a manila rope for a lanyard is eye spliced around the ring to be used for lashing the hammock. I am also working on period hammock mattresses and mattress covers from the period as well which are set to be done later this month. Mainly these are being made of the living history crew of the USS Olympia, but I have also offered hammocks for other reenactors and can do WWI and WWII era with the zinc spurred grommets which were used to save on brass. These hammocks are all tested to 350 lbs with no fraying or tearing. If any US Navy or US Marine Corps reenactors are interested please send a PM.

The following links show the current reproduction Spanish American War hammock. I've gone so far as to copying the blue thread going down the side edging lengthwise. Please excuse the mess in the background.

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Richard Bloomquist

Founder: USS Texas Great War Living History Crew