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The Bottom of the Shrouds

The Bottom of the Shrouds

This image shows the bottom of the shrouds. The shrouds appear to be tied to circular, metal "dead eyes." The cordage that is below the blocks is likely to be attached to the chain plates.
Galleries: Ships, USS Constitution Museum
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, cordage, dead eye, massachusetts, sailing ship, shrouds, standing rigging, uss constitution, uss constitution museum
Photo Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15240