Buntline Hitch

The Buntline Hitch was originally employed to secure the buntlines to the foot of the square sails. Repeated shaking and jerking by a flapping sail tended to tighten this knot - hence its value.

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: IR_f_Nautical-Knot_9054.jpg
Copyright: ©Ilan Rosen 2014
Image Size: 5147x3419 / 3.3MB; https://archive.photostock-israel.com/terms; https://archive.photostock-israel.com/contact; Useability Bonding Durability Teamwork Strength Connection Physical Pressure Buntline Hitch Knots Knot Ropes Rope Climbing Ropes Climbing Rope Maritime Nautical Boating Cutout Cut Out Cut-out White Background On White psi idr
Contained in galleries

The Buntline Hitch was originally employed to secure the buntlines to the foot of the square sails. Repeated shaking and jerking by a flapping sail tended to tighten this knot - hence its value.