Handbook for Light Artillery

by A. B. Dyer

Doublesheet Bend ([Fig. 112]).—Same for wet ropes.

Draw-knot ([Fig. 113]).—Same when it may be required to cast them loose.

Running-knot ([Fig. 114]).—To form a loop that will draw taut.

Fig. 113.

Fig. 114.

Bowline ([Fig. 115]).—To form a loop at the end of a rope which will not slip.

Half-Hitch.—For securing the loose ends of lashings.