Knots, Splices and Fancy Work, 5th Edition 1997 O2 - Solomon Islands + 1h User Map and Manual

1h User Map and Manual Updates

The white star represents Nauru and it's rays the 12 native tribes

For over 40 years

after which Chapter 7 looks at a number of commodities which have their own specific problems and requirements

British Admiralty Nautical Chart 3879: Gulf of Thailand

Knots, Splices and Fancy Work, 5th Edition 1997 O2 - Solomon Islands + 1h User Map and ManualThere was a danger that much of the Fancy Work would be lost altogether. Knots, Splices and Fancy Work is an effort to preserve it. Of late years a false standard of smartness seems to have been set up. It consists in scrubbing decks and polishing brasswork. These are all very well but are jobs that can be done by anyone. Good rope work is a sailor's job. Knots, Splices and Fancy Work gives in detail: Whipping, Spindle Eye, Bottle Knot, Catspaw,