Page 31 - Alpheus Hyatt Verrill "Knots, Splices and Rope-Work"
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The fisherman's hitch is particularly useful in making fast large hawsers; with the end of
a rope take two turns around a spar, or through a ring; take a half-hitch around the
standing part and under all the turns; then a half-hitch round the standing part only and if
desired seize the end to standing part.
The gaff-topsail bend is formed by passing two turns around the yard and coming up on a
third turn over both the first two turns; over its own part and one turn; then stick the end
under the first turn.
