Monday, December 10, 2012

Masts, Spars, Sails and Ropes

Now I know where the term "getting to know the ropes" originates. The ropes that control the sails are everywhere. Don't step in a rope coiled on the deck!
Putting the sails down and taking them up requires a unified effort of all hands. It also requires people who are not afraid of heights.























1 comment:

  1. Wow. How do they ever keep track? Were the ship's crew wearing harnesses?

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