Describe the following blocks and give an
example of how each is used. 1 pt each.

1. Becket Block
2. Fiddle Block
3. Snatch Block
4. Cheek Block

Nautical Bonus Question (1 pt):

What is a Blockhead?

What is the origin of that term?

1. block with an attachment point for the line. Used in multiple part
tackles.

2. double sheeved in line block. Used mainly in vangs and main sheet
systems

3. block that breaks open to accept a line. may be used in the middle
of a line without reeving the end through the block.

4. a block used for changing the direction of a line. Surface mounted.


On 24 Apr 2004 19:23:34 -0700, (N1EE) wrote:

Describe the following blocks and give an
example of how each is used. 1 pt each.

1. Becket Block
2. Fiddle Block
3. Snatch Block
4. Cheek Block

Nautical Bonus Question (1 pt):

What is a Blockhead?

What is the origin of that term?

4 points to Marc.

Anyone know the bonus question?


Marc wrote

1. block with an attachment point for the line. Used in multiple part
tackles.

2. double sheeved in line block. Used mainly in vangs and main sheet
systems

One sheeve is smaller than the other and
it resembles a fiddle in shape.


3. block that breaks open to accept a line. may be used in the middle
of a line without reeving the end through the block.

4. a block used for changing the direction of a line. Surface mounted.


On 24 Apr 2004 19:23:34 -0700, (N1EE) wrote:

Describe the following blocks and give an
example of how each is used. 1 pt each.

1. Becket Block
2. Fiddle Block
3. Snatch Block
4. Cheek Block

Nautical Bonus Question (1 pt):

What is a Blockhead?

What is the origin of that term?

You forgot the most important one...those who frequent Block Island!

You forgot the most important one...those who frequent Block Island!


aye.

No one got this bonus question. The answer is--

A blockhead is a term for a Norweigian. Supposedly it
comes from square head, meaning square-dealing and fair.

Norway is a nautical country. Today they make, or rebuild
the best commerical fishing, and processing boats in the world.

http://www.lofoten-info.no/history.htm#3

http://odin.dep.no/odin/engelsk/norw...ndex-dok000-b-
n-a.html

I have a friend who crewed on an American keeled, Norweigian
rebuilt, fishing boat in the Bering Sea for a few years. They
processed the fish right on the boat and reused some of the fish
oil for fuel.

Lots of people lose fingers, limbs, and lives in that industry.

Bart Senior

Governos wrote

You forgot the most important one...those who frequent Block Island!