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(-en, -er): "En Lodderepose med alle dertil hørende Beslag anbringes i hver Side. Den endelige Plads for Faldreb og Loddereposer bestemmes senere."
sounding platform // chains.
[B&W nyb.240 kontrakt, KGH, HANS EGEDE, 1905]
The leadsman stands on a small platform amidships which projects over the side about 2 feet. This platform is known as the - chains - It is fitted with a canvas apron, against which the leadsman leans while heaving the lead and which protects his legs from the wet line. [BOM p.248] Kilder |