The
futtock shrouds carry the load of the upper shrouds into the mast below. At the upper end of the topmast and topgallant, there is a
Kaynak: Top (sailing ship)Although on many ships the only way round was the overhanging
futtock shrouds , modern-day tall ship s often provide an easier vertical
Kaynak: Jacob's ladder (nautical)The
futtock closest to the keel was the ground
futtock and the other pieces were called upper
futtocks. Furling headsail -a jib or other
Kaynak: Boat buildingThe frequently used word
futtock, rarely encountered outside the radio show (apart from Ronnie Barker 's comedy film
Futtock's End ), had a
Kaynak: Round the HorneWe have replaced the keel, sternpost , stern-knee, part of the keelson, all the floor timbers, most of the first
futtock s and the
Kaynak: Sparrow Hawk (pinnace)shrouds end at the projections (called top s or crosstree s) and their loads are carried into the mast slightly further down by
futtock shrouds .
Kaynak: Shroud (sailing)