Pontoon Bridge

Product: PTBW001

Our Product:
The Pontoon Bridge consists of five(5) sections, as follows: Two Pontoon boats with anchor lines (as shown), one On Ramp and One Off Ramp and the one Main Cross. The dimensions are as follows: Each boat is about 3.5 inches long by 1 inch wide by 3/4 inch high. Both the on and off ramps are 2.5 x 2.5 inches. The main cross is 5.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide. The items have been researched and made as historically accurate as possible. The on an off ramps consist of 25 chesses each. A chess is the cross beam. And is supported by two more chess beams on each side, both top and bottom. The main cross consists of 58 chess cross beams supported by logs and supported on top by chess beams.
All items are made of wood, sanded and stained to give it that weathered look! Great looking items folks!. This is a good replica of actual Pontoon bridges. The pictures also show 20mm Napoleonic figures and other items for size reference. This Pontoon Bridge will really enhance the look of your table top and bring to life your wargaming experience!. Looks great!

 

 

Historical Description:

Considering that permanent bridges were almost the first casualties, Pontoon bridges were used extensively during the Civil War. Each command may have 30+ pontoon wagons each containing all the tools necessary to set up a bridge. These bridges provided the main link to supply lines and reinforcements in areas where the main bridges had been destroyed, or were non-existent. Each pontoon boat would be about 20+ feet in length and about 2-3 feet deep. The bridge built by the Union (boys in blue) across the James was about 2,200 feet long and was constructed in five + hours.

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