Swifters
Sea Terms
The forward shrouds of a lower mast on the port and starboard sides. There are fore, main and mizzen
swifters. The lengths of rope employed for keeping the capstan bars in place are also known as swifters.
The forward shrouds of a lower mast on the port and starboard sides. There are fore, main and mizzen
swifters. The lengths of rope employed for keeping the capstan bars in place are also known as swifters.