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Sheepshank

Man o’ War

Used to shorten a rope or to relieve
tension on a worn-out part of rope.
A secure version of the Sheepshank
(see pp.194–95) that is easy to untie.
Made with four half hitches (see p.23).
Seize (see pp.387–89) the end loops to
the standing parts for greater security.

Cross under

Cross under
three times