The Nautical Encyclopedia

Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

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Head-ledges

Shipbuilding

The 'thwartship pieces which frame the hatchways and ladderways.

Hatchway, mast-partners, head-ledges and coaming

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