This is the lower of the shrouds, which are part of the standing rigging. The cordage is secured to the shroud-bound dead eyes. The "U" shaped metal pieces, that are bolted to the gunwale, are the hammock rail stanchions.Galleries:Ships, USS Constitution MuseumKeywords:america's ship of state, boston, cordage, gunwale, hammock rail stanchions, 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: 15295
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