hawsepipes - Pipes to guide lines through the hawse hole. On large vessels anchors are stored with their shanks in the hawsepipes.
hawser - A rope that is very large in diameter, usually used when docking large vessels.
hawsepipes - Hawse hole fittings; fitting used to stow and protect the upper portion of the anchor rode (in larger vessels).
hawsepipes
Pipes made of heavy cast iron or steel through which the anchor chain runs; placed in the ship's bow on each side of the stem, or in some cases also at the stem when a stern anchor is used. (back)
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 See also: Rail, Hawser, Hawse hole, Heavy weather, High
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