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Chapter 569: 524.—A Table showing the Size and Description of the Different Blocks of all classes of Vessels, U. S. N.

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A practical manual offering step-by-step instructions and numerous engravings on knotting, splicing, rigging, blocks, purchases, running rigging, and other essential seamanship tasks, together with tables of spars, sails, block sizes, cordage, and cable specifications for different classes of vessels. Organized into sections that catalog individual knots, splices, fittings, and small-boat evolutions, it focuses on hands-on technique, materials, and measurements to instruct novice seamen and to serve as a concise reference for more experienced officers and merchant mariners.

NOTE.—The Lanyards for all Standing Rigging should be four-stranded rope.

[42] It will be remembered that the specific lengths given in these Tables are full pattern lengths for each gang of Standing Rigging.

[43] All small vessels which are not allowed Jeers and Top Tackle Falls, the Pendant Tackle Falls may be increased in size one-fourth in addition to the specified size in the foregoing Table.

[44] Or Triatic Stay-tackle.