The Shrouds

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

The crypt at St. Paul's.


See Jesus' Chapel, Steeple.

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  • shrouds

    The lower and upper standing-rigging. They are always divided into pairs or couples; that is to say,...

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  • bentinck-shrouds

    Formerly used; extending from the weather-futtock staves to the opposite lee-channels. ...

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  • bowsprit-shrouds

    Strong ropes or chains leading from nearly the outer end of the bowsprit to the luff of the bow, giv...

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  • fore-shrouds

    See shrouds. ...

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  • futtock-shrouds

    , or foot-hook shrouds. Are short pieces of rope or chain which secure the lower dead-eyes and fut...

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  • puttock-shrouds

    Synonymous with futtock; a word in use, but not warranted. ...

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  • foot-hook-shrouds

    See futtock-shrouds ...

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