Blackwall Hitch
(Fig 14)
Form a bight at the end of a rope, and put
the hook of a tackle through the bight so that the end of the rope may
be jammed between the standing part and the back of the hook.
Double Blackball Hitch
(Fig 15)
Pass the end a twice round the hook
and under the standing part b at the last cross.
Cat's Paw
(Fig 16)
Twist up two parts of a lanyard in opposite
directions and hook the tackle in the eyes.
Marling Spike Hitch
(Fig 17)
Lay the end a over c; fold the loop
over on the standing part b; then pass the marling spike through, over
both parts of the bight and under the part b. Used for tightening each
turn of a seizing.