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 MuseumKeywords:america's ship of state, boston, cordage, dead eye, massachusetts, sailing ship, 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: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"WPicture Number: 15240
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