The ABOK Index lists every numbered figure in The Ashley Book of Knots. Many figures have no name printed in the book, so the index gives them a descriptive label marked with †. A † label is our description, not Ashley's name.
This topic covers Chapter 22: Hitches to Masts, Rigging, and Cable (Lengthwise Pull) (Part 13, post #14). There are 22 † entries in it. If you know a recognised name for any of them (from Ashley elsewhere in the book, another knot book, or established trade or common usage), please share it. Names for terms, rope situations and equipment are welcome too, but knots come first.
How to reply
- One reply per name.
- Use exactly this format:
#<ABOK number> – <name> – <source, optional>
Example:#76 – <proposed name> – <book, author, page> - Check the existing replies first. If someone has already given the same name,
their post instead of repeating it. If you disagree, reply to that post with your source. - Approved names will be added to the index. The † will then be removed or the source noted.
Knots wanting a name (priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1738 | Hitch to a double line (seine head) | Part 13 |
| 1740 | Hitch secure from either direction | Part 13 |
| 1747 | Tail block with Half Hitches, stopped | Part 13 |
| 1751 | Tail block hitched, dogged and hitched | Part 13 |
| 1752 | Tail block round turned, dogged, hitched | Part 13 |
| 1753 | Tail block with Midshipman's Hitch turns | Part 13 |
| 1754 | Tail block with Midshipman's Hitch, hitched | Part 13 |
| 1758 | Sling for hooking a tackle | Part 13 |
| 1763 | Double strap or sling for hoisting spar | Part 13 |
| 1765 | Deck stopper | Part 13 |
| 1771 | Chain and ring on rigging table | Part 13 |
Terms, rope situations & equipment (lower priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1742 | Two round turns seized (ring rope) | Part 13 |
| 1748 | Tail block stopped in rigging | Part 13 |
| 1749 | Tail block, end turned back and stopped | Part 13 |
| 1750 | Block eye lashed to cargo boom (racking) | Part 13 |
| 1755 | Cross-lashed strap (cross-gartering) | Part 13 |
| 1756 | Cross-lashed strap for block or spar | Part 13 |
| 1757 | Double tail block | Part 13 |
| 1760 | Single strap for a well pipe | Part 13 |
| 1761 | Single strap to a telephone pole | Part 13 |
| 1762 | Double strap for hoisting | Part 13 |
| 1770 | Nippers on messenger | Part 13 |