Rope
Description
This piece of rope is made of plaited hemp yarns; cordage braided in this way is called sennit (or sinnit). The main use for this type of rope on a ship would be to tie the furled sails to the yards; plaited ropes uncoil better – having no inherent twist, and are more flexible and easier to handle than twisted rope. Ropes for securing the sails were called gaskets.
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Catalogue Number
INV.86
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Height: 125mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 4mm (3/16")
Width: 80mm
Depth: 4mm (3/16")
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