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Norman Castle

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Wossit called?
« on: May 29, 2016, 07:51:41 pm »
What's the term for the metal fitting fixed round a hole in a wooden hull so as to provide a flare to it, thereby preventing a rope passed through the hole becoming worn/frayed?
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Re: Wossit called?
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2016, 07:53:49 pm »
Fairlead.


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Re: Wossit called?
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2016, 08:28:33 pm »
Or hawse ( hawser ) hole.

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Re: Wossit called?
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2016, 09:27:21 am »
Thank you  :-)
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