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Page 119
... stay . " The Lower Cross - Trees , when in place , fit in scores on the tressle - trees , one abaft the lower mast - head , and the other before the hole for the heel of the top - mast . They are secured by saucer headed bolts , driven ...
... stay . " The Lower Cross - Trees , when in place , fit in scores on the tressle - trees , one abaft the lower mast - head , and the other before the hole for the heel of the top - mast . They are secured by saucer headed bolts , driven ...
Page 137
... stay fashion next ; and the old way of securing with throat and end seizings , is so strong as to break the rope . * In forming cables , the splicing tails are stronger than the arti- ficial eye , but the tails must be well covered ...
... stay fashion next ; and the old way of securing with throat and end seizings , is so strong as to break the rope . * In forming cables , the splicing tails are stronger than the arti- ficial eye , but the tails must be well covered ...
Page 142
... stays . 25 21 602 17 670 19 1 751 21 2 10 10 828 23 3 913 26 0 1003 28 1097 1195 1297 1404 1510 0314 1122223 60 60 60LLL45 223022 2 0 17 21 21 182 13 Fathoms per pair . Tacks , 25 - thread yarn , tapered . Weight . 3 in . 3 in . 4 in ...
... stays . 25 21 602 17 670 19 1 751 21 2 10 10 828 23 3 913 26 0 1003 28 1097 1195 1297 1404 1510 0314 1122223 60 60 60LLL45 223022 2 0 17 21 21 182 13 Fathoms per pair . Tacks , 25 - thread yarn , tapered . Weight . 3 in . 3 in . 4 in ...
Page 147
... stays , " from aft by " back - stays , " and sideways by " shrouds . " In order to connect additional supports when necessary , each lower and top- mast has its " pendants . " The fore - mast is supported from forward by the bowsprit ...
... stays , " from aft by " back - stays , " and sideways by " shrouds . " In order to connect additional supports when necessary , each lower and top- mast has its " pendants . " The fore - mast is supported from forward by the bowsprit ...
Page 148
... Stays are fitted with lashing ( Flemish ) eyes , the half collar being spliced into the long part . The eye itself is about twice the length of the cross - tree . The Bobstay and Bowsprit shroud collars are made with lashing 148 MANUAL ...
... Stays are fitted with lashing ( Flemish ) eyes , the half collar being spliced into the long part . The eye itself is about twice the length of the cross - tree . The Bobstay and Bowsprit shroud collars are made with lashing 148 MANUAL ...
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