A similar perforation is seen on modern GB definitives, including Machins, and is referred to as "elliptical" perforations. Here's an example on a Scottish regional definitive.
I'm not sure, however, if this is the general term for this style of perf, or if other descriptions exist.
I think naval history adopts carrying a name forward, to subsequent vessels. Check out the "crows nests", often shown as a "barrel" type construction for safety, not so, you hung on for grim death, way up there in the freezing cold. One slip and it's good night. IIRC illustrated in great detail in Melville's "Moby Dick"
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Posted 09/05/2011 1:01 pm
