Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 · New York [etc.] D. Appleton and company · leaf 129
n A, Fig. 23; then fold Bover A and while holding these in place with yourthumb and finger pass C over B and through the bightof A, as shown in the cut. Now pull the ends tightand work the bights up snugly and your knot willbe the single crown, but as this is a poor knot to staytied and is not very… … MARLINSPIKE SEAMANSHIP 117 This results in a very neat and ship shape finish fora ropes end and as it will never work loose like aseizing and can be tied in a very few moments, it canbe recommended as the handiest and best of all meth-ods for finishing the ends of ropes to prevent un-ravelling. As…
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