10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOLTROPE»
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boltrope in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
boltrope and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Lessons from My Good Old Boat
Boltrope. It. On. Ropes. are sewn around the edges of sails to distribute the load
and prevent tearing. These ropes are called boltropes, and sometimes a more
specific name is given, such as luffrope and footrope. In the days of the tall ships,
...
2
Des Pawson's Knot Craft: 35 Ropework Projects
As a guide for a net of say 4—5 m long, I would suggest, 8mm or 10mm for the
mesh ropes and 12—14mm for the Right angle splice (diagram a & b) Possibly a
short splice to join the boltrope (page 74) Flat seizings to make eyes at the
corners ...
3
The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, ...
in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720 R. C. Anderson. decreased as
required. The boltrope goes on the after side of square sails and the port side of
foreandaft sails, but it is so near the edge that this is hardly noticeable. There
ought ...
4
The Military and Naval Magazine of the United States
On the following morning, while walking the quarter deck, I was approached by
Mr. Boltrope, accompanied by three other young gentlemen, among whom was
Mr. Mainbrace, and, after the usual salutations, each requested permission to go
...
5
A Treatise on Rope Making ...: With a Description of the ...
With a Description of the Manufacture, Rules, Tables of Weights, Etc., Adapted to
the Trade ... Robert Chapman. Hawsers — continued . TABLE— Boltrope.
Showing size of Rope, number of Men to make, and Cost of Labour. Boltrope— ...
6
The Military and Naval Magazine of the United States ...
On the following morning, while walking the quarter deck, I was approached by
Mr. Boltrope, accompanied by three other young gentlemen, among whom was
Mr. Mainbrace, and, after the usual salutations, each requested permission to go
...
7
Delphi Complete Works of Bret Harte (Illustrated):
Although Captain Boltrope's manner toward me was still severe, and even harsh,
I understood that my name had been favorably mentioned inthe despatches.
Reader, were youever at Jamaica? If so,you rememberthe negresses,the
oranges, ...
8
The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments
Then the grommets formed from several yarns from a strand of boltrope are
worked into the head of the sail for the head lacing, and into the luff for hoops or
luff lacing. Similar grommets are also and made for the throat, tack, clew peak.
9
The North American Review
story, which, but for some such successor, would have been left vacant by the
death of the cockswain. We shall not be understood to say, that the two
characters are alike. The conversation between Boltrope and the chaplain, as
they are ...
10
The 44-gun Frigate USS Constitution: "Old Ironsides"
"Old Ironsides" Karl Heinz Marquardt. SCALE 1N FEET 10 Mast leech tabling 11
Peak 12 Clew 13 Tack 14 Nock 15 Mast lining 18 Clew lining 17 Peak lining 18
Stay boltrope L1/4 Fore and main course 1 Fore course 2 Main. Sails LI/1 Head ...
Karl Heinz Marquardt, 2005
NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOLTROPE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
boltrope is used in the context of the following news items.
Catalina Morgan 440: A Cruiser for Boomers
The advantages of in-boom as opposed to in-mast furling are that the sail can have roach, battens, and a boltrope, and if all goes awry, it still ... «Cruising World, Sep 05»
