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a pull on it, a Blackwall Hitch (Fig. 24) is employed.

Fig. 24.

When a rope has to be made fast to another rope in order to haul upon it, a Rolling Hitch (Fig. 25) is used, as this will not slip down if properly made. Thus, when a shroud has to be hauled out taut for setting up, the tail end of the tackle is fastened to the shroud with this hitch. In the figure the hitch appears with its parts loose; but these, of course, have to be drawn together and jammed before applying the strain.

Fig. 25.

To form a loop in a rope that will not slip or jam, a Bowline Knot is employed. To make this knot (Fig. 26) a little practice is required.

Fig. 26.

Fig. 27.

Fig. 28.

In a Running Bowline (Fig. 27) the loop made by the bowline knot runs upon the standing part of the rope, thus forming a running noose.