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How does a windlass work?
A windlass is basically a rotating level. It has a crank that winds rope onto a spool. The spool is geared and able to withstand major amounts of pressure.
What are things found in forecastle deck of the ship?
anchor, anchor windlass, mooring lines, seamen. flag
What are the origins of the Word Windlass with regard to the sailing winch?
A windlass is a type of winch, fitted with a wildcat for hauling chain, and/or a gypsy for rope. Windlasses have horizontal drums or wheels for handling heavy anchor chains, hawsers, etc.From what I can tell, it comes from the Old Norse for winding things around a pole: Vin and ass.
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