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| | Sea Chests, Bell Ropes, Beckets by Marlinespike.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | Traditionally, sailors practiced the art of fancy knotwork and macrame, collectively known as marlinespike seamanship, to adorn their ships bell, sea chests, and nearly anything else that could have a knot tied to it. |
 | | Tim's bell ropes, beckets and fenders are fully functional and can be used as unique nautical gifts or to adorn your own project. |
 | | If you are interested in trying your own hand, visit the Tools page for traditional ropeworking implements, or if you are interested in building a sea chest yourself, visit the Sea Chests page for a reference on the history and plans covering construction methods of the traditional sailors sea chest. |
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