Futtock Shrouds
Shrouds underneath the top (see) from the mast to the top rim, or edge.
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futtocks - The timbers which abut above the floors called first, second, and third futtocks. This should properly be written foothooks.
furling - The gathering (folding or rolling) of a sail on its boom (when not in use).
Futtock:
A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship.
Futtock Shrouds:
Short shrouds which give support to the top of a lower mast.
Futtocks -- The timbers which join and butt above the floors, called first, second and third futtocks.
Gammon iron -- An iron hoop fitted to the side of the stem, or on top of the stem, to receive and hold the bowsprit.
in order to bring their faces to the required shape or level, for attachment of sheathing, ceiling, floor, etc. FUTTOCKS The pieces of timber of which a frame in a wood ship is composed.
DEAD-RISE The difference in height, if any, between those parts of a vessel's floor which rest on the futtock. DECK A permanent covering over a compartment, hull or any part thereof. DECKHEAD The underside of the deck above. DINGHY A small open boat.
On large sailing ships, however, particularly square-riggers, the shrouds end at the projections (called tops or crosstrees) and their loads are carried into the mast slightly further down by futtock shrouds.
Futtock- A curved or vertical timber that fasten together make the ribs of the ship.
Full and by -A sailing ship with all sails set and full sailing close to the wind
Full keel-A keel that runs the length of the boat.
 See also: Mast, Rope, Forward, Stand, Deck
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