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by dadro
1989 days ago
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I recently received a copy of The Ashley Book of Knots and it has a fascinating narrative on the origins of the different knots intertwined with great illustrations. Apparently whalers were considered the upper echelon of seaman compared to their brethren that were pressed into service. Whalers had access to a lot more rope for leisurely activities (knotting). |
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Appropriately, Ashley had 5 (five!) uncles who were Whaler captains.