Fragment of the backstay

Photographie d'un fragment de galhauban du mât d'artimon
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Fragment of the backstay from the Aimable Grenot's mizzenmast (1749), loosely tied in a square knot. Was it tied that way as the ship was sinking?

Teddy Seguin (Adramar) © MCC / DRASSM

Teddy Seguin (Adramar) © MCC / DRASSM

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