The mariners' handbook; a convenient reference book for navigators, yachtsmen, and seamen of all classes (1906)
International Correspondence Schools, Roden, Ernest Konrad, 1866-, International Correspondence Schools. Pocketbook · Scranton, Pa. : International Textbook Co. · leaf 310
nd in the groove thus madelay the strands n of the left-hand rope, taking good care togive this strand the proper twist, so that it falls gracefullyinto the groove previously occupied by strand x. Do like-wise with strands y and m, unlaying y gradually and in iftsplace laying the strand m\ the… … and with what is left cast an overhand knot as shown—taking care that the knot is made so that the strands willfollow the lay of the rope, and not cross it. Pull this knottaut and dispose of the ends as in the short splice, by passingthem over the adjoining strand and through under thenext, cutting…
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