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Coming alongside a Jetty (Original title)
Date: 1944 (Production)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Shows the techniques for use in dealing with various problems in coming alongside the jetty: stemming the wind and tidal stream; allowing for the stern to swing; coming alongside port side to jetty, and starboard side to jetty; coming alongside with on-shore wind - use of anchor; coming alongside with wind offshore - use of back spring; securing alongside - use of head and stern ropes, springs and breast ropes; allowing for the rise and fall of tide.

Genre:
Animation

Subjects:
Docks, Navigation

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