Post #586626 by Bruddah Bear on Tue, Apr 26, 2011 12:43 PM

On 2011-04-26 11:58, bigbrotiki wrote:
What are "Dead Eyes"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms

Deadeye – A wooden block with holes (but no pulleys) which is spliced to a shroud. It is used to adjust the tension in the standing rigging of large sailing vessels, by lacing through the holes with a lanyard to the deck. Performs the same job as a turnbuckle.

Bear