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SINGLE WHIP [2 records]

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Record 1 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Pulleys and Belts
  • Ship and Boat Parts
CONT

The single whip consists of a single fixed block with a rope passing over the sheave.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Poulies et courroies
  • Parties des bateaux
CONT

Le cartahu simple est composé d'un garant qui traverse une poulie simple attachée à un point fixe à bord (mâture, superstructure, etc.).

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Outfitting of Ships

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Armement et gréement

Spanish

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