Knots and BendsShip Compass Knots/Bends Morse Code Marine VHF
The diagram below illustrates some of the common knots and bends used on vessels.
A hitch is a know that has been tied around an object. If you remove a hitch fromthe object it will unravel and no linger be a knot.
A bend is a knot ustes to tie two ropes together
A splice is when the strands of rope are interwoven to form a string join
| Number | Knot |
|---|---|
| 1 | Round turn and two half hitches |
| 2 | Anchor bend |
| 3 | Clove hitch |
| 4 | Rolling Hitch |
| 5 | Constrictor knot |
| 6 | Spar hitch |
| 7 | Reef knot |
| 8 | Figure of eight knot |
| 9 | Bowline |
| 10 | Carrick bend |
| 11 | Double bowline |
| 12 | Sheet bend |
| 13 | Figure of eight loop |
| 14 | Bowline on the bight |
| 15 | Stopper Knot |
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