The lieutenant and his men having assisted us in knotting and splicing the rigging, and in bracing the yards the proper way, returned on board the frigate, which directly made sail, we following in her wake.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
The crew were ordered to leave their guns, and in an instant the greater number swarming aloft began knotting and splicing the damaged rigging, while fresh sails were got up and bent with a rapidity which looked like magic.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston
Actual lengths are stated, no allowance being made for lap of belts or for splicing bands.
"Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery"
Howard & Bullough American Machine Company, Ltd.