This is part of the standing rigging of the USS Constitution. This cordage connects one of the masts with the bulwark of the ship. This part of the standing rigging is called the shrouds.Galleries:Ships, USS Constitution MuseumKeywords:america's ship of state, boston, bulwark, cordage, massachusetts, sailing ship, ship hull, shrouds, standing rigging, uss constitution, uss constitution museumPhoto Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MassachusettsPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 05/28/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIOriginal Dimensions: 3744×5616Picture Orientation: PortraitGPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"WPicture Number: 15229
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