towing ropes vbl n.
tow v If a man [sealer] fell through the ice, as he often did, he could usually get out with the help of his gaff. If he had any trouble, another sealer came to his aid with the hooked gaff. The gaffs were also used to handle the pelts, up to the time they were attached to the towing ropes to be hau...
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| Language: | English |
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1979
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72726 |
| Summary: | tow v If a man [sealer] fell through the ice, as he often did, he could usually get out with the help of his gaff. If he had any trouble, another sealer came to his aid with the hooked gaff. The gaffs were also used to handle the pelts, up to the time they were attached to the towing ropes to be hauled to the ship. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story 5/79 JH 5/79 Used I and Sup Not used Not used tow chain, tow line, tow rope, hauling-rope |
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