leach-line

Updated: May 18, 2025

Then he fixed himself comfortably on the chest by jamming himself against the bulkhead, locking his hands about his knees, blowing smoke in a thick cloud. I heard the hail of Trunnell from the bridge during this pause, asking about a t'gallant leach-line. Thinking it well to take a look out, I did so to see if the men obeyed his orders, and found them rather slow slacking the line.

T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) Hains - Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"