- A
bobstay is a part of the
rigging of a
sailing boat or ship. Its
purpose is to
counteract the
upward tension on the
bowsprit from the jibs and forestay...
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forward from the vessel's prow. The
bowsprit is
typically held down by a
bobstay that
counteracts the
forces from the forestays. The word
bowsprit is thought...
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going overboard during the peak of the storm. Also, the
character Bill
Bobstay in
Gilbert and ****van's
musical comedy H.M.S.
Pinafore is alternatively...
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Standing rigging Bobstay Lazy jack
Running backstay Shroud (Ratlines) Stay mouse†
Stays (Backstay, Forestay)
Running rigging Boomkicker* Boom vang Braces...
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hauling power.
Single and
double sheave blocks are common,
triple rare.
Bobstay: a stay
attached between the stem and
outer end of a
bowsprit to prevent...
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pennant or flag
bearing the owner's
colors and
mounted on the
topsail trunk.
bobstay A stay that
holds the
bowsprit downwards,
counteracting the
effect of the...
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Schematic view of the bow of a ship, showing: A the
martingale stay, B the
dolphin striker and C the
bobstay....
- prin****l).
Notable operetta roles are:
Archibald Grosvenor,
Patience Bill
Bobstay (Boatswain's Mate), H.M.S.
Pinafore Captain Corcoran, H.M.S.
Pinafore Dr...
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Standing rigging Bobstay Lazy jack
Running backstay Shroud (Ratlines) Stay mouse†
Stays (Backstay, Forestay)
Running rigging Boomkicker* Boom vang Braces...
- Rackstraw, Able
Seaman (tenor) **** Deadeye, Able
Seaman (b****-baritone) Bill
Bobstay, Boatswain's Mate (baritone) Bob Becket, Carpenter's Mate (b****) Josephine...
