Knots, Ties And Splices; a Handbook for Seafarers, Travellers, And All Who Use Cordage; With Historical, Heraldic, And Practical Notes
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43 is used when there is too much rope, and where it is necessary to use a large knot for the purpose of pre- E bo venting its running too far through an eye, ring, or loop. It is formed by making the figure of 8 knot at the end of a rope (Fig. 73), which is a double knot 4—2 44 KNOTS, TIES, AND SPLICES. and then interlacincj the other rope through it, as in Fig. 26. When drawn taut it has the appearance of Fig. 7?- It is sometimes necessary to join hawsers, as well as ropes, for some temporary... or permanent purpose, and for this some special contrivances have to be made. The simple Hawsf.R Bend (Fig. 76) is so easy Fig. 76. as to be constantly adopted when only a temporary purpose has to be served. It is a simple hitch within a loop. The Garrick Bend is stronger and more reliable (Fig. 76=^). What is known as the BOWLINE Fig. 76.* Bend (Fig. 77) is perhaps the strongest of all the knotted hawser bends. It is formed of two Bowline Knots, one crossing the loop of , the other. The diagram gives a good idea of this bend.
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