Shroud (sailing)
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title:
Shroud (sailing)
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On a sailing boat, the shrouds are pieces of standing rigging which hold the mast up from side to side. There is frequently more than one shroud on each side of the boat. Usually a shroud will connect at the top of the mast, and additional shrouds might connect partway down the mast, depending on the design of the boat. Shrouds terminate at their bottom ends at the chain plates, which are tied into the hull. They are sometimes held outboard by channels, a ledge that keeps the shrouds clear of th
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Part of sailing ship
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_(sailing)
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2023-10-22T16:38:01Z
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