Art of Rigging; Containing an Alphabetical Explanation of Terms and Phrases Used in Rigging - Directions for Operations - Illustrated with Fifteen Steel Engraves

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Comprehensive maritime rigging manual presenting an alphabetical explanation of rigging terms and phrases, followed by practical directions for conducting rigging operations ashore and their progressive connection aboard ships and vessels. Includes comparative tables of the relative strength of chain and hempen cables, plus progressive methods for rigging. Further sections describe reeving running rigging, bending sails, and rigging brigs, yachts, and small vessels, concluding with quantitative tables for standing and running rigging of multiple ship types adapted for merchant service.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

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Pages180

Reading Time7 h 34 min

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Preface

Introduction

Content S.

Part I. Alphabetical Explanation of the Terms and Phrases Used in Rigging

Part II. Directions for the Performance of Operations and Comparative Strength of Chain and Rope

Part III. Progressive Method of Rigging Ships

Part IV. Reeving Running Rigging, Bending the Sails, and Rigging Brigs, Yachts, and Small Vessels

Part V. Tables of Quantities and Dimensions of Standing and Running Rigging

a 8.387. A SCHOONER. ART OF RIGGING; CONTAIN]NG AN ALPHABETICAL Explanatton of @erms ano 9brase%, AND DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATIONS; TO WHICH ARE ADDED, TABLES OF THE RELATIVE STRENGTH OF CHAINAND HEMPEN CABLES; AL8O,THE METHOD OF PROGRESSIVE RIGGING@ogetber fmftt Copíous ables OF THE Quantities and Dimensions of the Standing and RunningRigging, EXPRES8LY ADAPTED FOEMERCEANT-SEIPPIRG AND YACET8. ——◆—— ILLUSTRATED WITH FIFTEEN STEEL ENGRAVLVES A窗雪W SDITIOT,REVISED AND RE-COMPILED Br GEORGE BIDDLECOMBE, MA8TER IN HER MAJEBTY's ROYAL NAVY;POBMEBLY OF THE MEBCEANT-BERVICE. 篮onoon: PUBLISHED BY CHARLES WILSON, (Late J.w.XOB WILSON,) CHARTSELLEB TO THE ADMIBALTY,THE HON.EA8T INDIA COMPANY,AND COEPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE; At the Tavigatlon Warehouse 页aval Aoademy,No.157,LEADENHALL STREET,NEAB THE ROYAL EXCHANGE. # PREFACE. In order to embrace the various improvementsmade,since issuing the former edition of this Work,in the mode of Rigging,it has been found essentialto make such extensive alterations and additions,thatthe present edition may be regarded as an originalWork;yet,in justice to the reception of the previousissues,the same arrangements,where practicable,have been adhered to. The supervision of the present edition has beenentrusted to Mr.G.BIDDLECOMBE,Master,R.N.;andthe proprietor trusts,that the experience and abilitiesdisplayed by that gentleman,both in the Royal Navyand Merchant-Service,will be a sufficient guaranteefor its increased utility. The drawings and engraving of the Plates(whichare entirely new),and the superintendence of theWork in the press,have been minutely attended toby Mr.J.S.HoBBS,Hydrographer to the establish-ment. Navigation Warehouse and Naval Academy,157,Leadenhall Street,London;lst January,1848. # INTRODUCTION. THE very numerous articles and operations whichbelong to the Rigging of a Ship,render it somewhatdifficult to arrange this subject. The progressive connection of the whole should beshown;and yet it should be so disposed as to be easyof reference to any particular. To unite these two objects has been our care;and,with that view,we have divided the Art of RiggingShips and Vessels into Five Parts. The First Part contains an Alphabetical Explana-tion of Terms and Phrases used in Rigging. The Second Part consists of Directions for thePerformance of Operations incidental to Rigging,andpreparing it on shore;with a Table of the com-parative strength of Chain and Rope. The Third Part contains the Progressive Methodof Rigging Ships The Fourth Part contains a Description of Reevingthe Running Rigging and Bending the Sails;also,the Rigging of Brigs,Yachts,and small Vessels. The Fifth Part comprises Tables of the Quantitiesand Dimensions of the Standing and Running Rig-ging of Ships,Brigs,Fore-and-Aft Schooners,andCutters;with the species,size,and number of Blocks,Hearts,Dead-Eyes,&c. # CONTENT S. PART I. Page ALPHABETICAL EXPLANATION OF THE TERMS ANI) …………………………………………………1 PHRASESUSEDINRIG Abaft or Aft…………………………………1 Bowgraco…………………………………………………5 Abaft the Beam……………………………1 Bowsing…………………………………………………5 Bow-lines…………………………………………………5 Aboard or Inboard………………………1 Abreast ……………………………………………1 Bow-linc tackle………………………………………5 Bowsprit………………………………………5 Ahead……………………………………………2 Aloft …………………………………………………2 Bowsprit-netting………………………………5 Aloof …………………………………………………2 Brace………………………………………………………5 Amidships……………………………………2 Brails……………………………………………5 Breast-rope…………………………………………5 Anchor-stock tackle …………………2 Brenst-work…………………………………………………5 An-end ………………………………………2 Athwart…………………………………………2 Breeching……………………………………5 Bridles………………………………………………………………6 Avast ………………………………………………2 Bull's-eye………………………………………6 Awning …………………………………………2 Bumpkins or Boomkins…………………6 Back-stays…………………………………2 Bumpkin-shrouds………………………6 Beckets……………………………………………3 Belaying…………………………………………3 Bunt-lines……………………………………………6 Bending…

FAQs

What does Part I focus on in the rigging book?

Part I provides an alphabetical explanation of the terms and phrases used in ship rigging, with listed entries and page references.

What kinds of operations are covered in the directions section?

The text states it includes directions for performing rigging operations incidental to rigging, including preparing rigging on shore, along with comparative tables for chain and rope strength.

Which additional topics are included beyond progressive rigging methods?

The work also includes reeving running rigging and bending sails, and describes rigging for brigs, yachts, and small vessels, followed by detailed tables of quantities and dimensions for standing and running rigging.

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