Bolsters

Pieces of oak timber fayed to the curvature of the bow, under the hawse-holes, and down upon the upper or lower cheek, to prevent the cable from rubbing against the cheek.

Bolsters, for the Anchor Lining, are solid pieces of oak, bolted to the ship's side, at the fore-part of the fore-chains, on which the stanchions are fixed that receive the anchor lining. The fore end of the bolster should extend two feet or more before the lining, for the convenience of a man standing to assist in fishing the anchor.

Bolsters for Sheets, Tacks, etc., are small pieces of fir, or oak, fayed under the gunwale, etc., with the outer surface rounded to prevent the sheets and other rigging from chafing.