deep-sea line

The Sailor's Word-Book

Usually a strong and water-laid line. It is used with a lead of 28 lbs., and adapted to find bottom in 200 fathoms or more. It is marked by knots every ten fathoms, and by a small knot every five. The marks are now nearly superseded by Massey's patent sounding-machine.


♦ Marks and Deeps, &c., see lead and line.

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