Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 86
Fia. 90.—Raising the ships anchor by acapstan. FlQ. 89.—Windlass used in draw-ing water from a well. The capstan, used on board ships for raising the anchor,is another example (Fig. 90). The sailors apply the force bypushing against bars thrust intoholes near the top of the capstan.Usually the rope…
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