Part 28

Is any Rope, used for keeping off Things from bearing or falling against the Ship's Side, when they are to be hoisted in; that Rope also which is made fast to the Fore-mast at one End, and seized to a single Block at the Pendant of the Garnet, is also called the Guy of the Garnet.

Haile

Is either to call to a Ship, to know from whence she is, where bound, salute her, or to wish her Health.

Hair Loose

Used by the Bricklayers in their Mortar, and by the Caulkers to lay on Sheathing Board.

Hair Spunn

Used by the Caulkers for Caulking the Seams of Ships.

Halberts

For the Use of the Warders, that do Duty at the Yard Gate, and Jetty Heads.

Hallyards

Are those Ropes by which they hoist up all the Topsail Yards; the Cross Jack and Spritsail Yard have none, because they are always slung.

Hammacoes

Are made of Canvas for the Seamen to lie in.

Hammers

Clench

Are made with hardened Edges, to clench Bolts, &c.

Fidd

Their Handle is made tapering in the Form of a Fidd.

Hack

Are for notching the Edges of Hacksaws to saw Bolts.

Picking

Are used by the House Carpenters for dressing Grindstones, and Bricklayers on slateing and tyleing.

Sett

Are used by the Mast-makers for setting up Iron Hoops on Ships Masts, Yards, &c.

Hances

Falls or Descents of the Fife Rails which are placed from the Stern down to the Gangways.

Hand Cuffs

Are for securing Pirates when taken Prisoners.