Kenealy, Ahmed John, 1854- [from old catalog] · New York, London, Outing publishing co · leaf 59
0 BOAT SAILING. it as to an anchor. It is surprising whata good effect this contrivance has inbreaking the waves and keeping theboat head to sea. Nothing else can nowbe done until the gale moderates suffi-ciently for sail to be made and the boatheaded for her destination. It may beconsolatory to… … DROGUE, OR SEA ANCHOR. The sea anchor consists of a hinge-jointed galvanized ring about three feetin diameter. A conical bag made ofstout canvas is sewed to the ring androped, as shown in sketch. A bridle isfitted to the ring, to which the ridinghawser is bent. A cork buoy preventsthe anchor from…
Sailing · Boats and boating
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