Assigned as a boat cox swain in third division boat division. Another great book is marlin spike seaman ship by harvey garrett smith some knots he explains tying better and shows alot of craft work sailors did. A boatswains mate five in one tool as recited in claim 2, further including said marline spike portion having a transverse aperture therethrough to receive a lanyard for securing said tool to said tool pouch, so that when the boatswains mate in one instance is working aloft and in another instance is working over the side of the ship, said. Its a great book for reference and alot of hardware can be replaced with a knot i am glad others like this book. So if you want to print pages off of the cd that is easy to do or if you want to print out your own copy of the 964 page book you can do that also. To say this book is a keeper doesnt begin to cover it.
Jack cross is a retired us navy boatswain s mate who lives in sunny texas, makes purple martin houses and generally creates as much mayhem as possible. Before entering the navy and starting his career in business he attended the universities of missouri and hofstra. Tie a loop in the short rope that is secured with a solid knot like a square knot. He admired a fellow sailors turks head key fob and learned how to tie it, half hitches, and other decorative knots. The ashley book of knots the boatswains mate store. Ill have to disagree here, most of my buds with horses can barely tie their shoesthe better choice would be a boatswain mate, a rigger, a sailing instructor, or a climbing instructor with extensive experience setting anchors besides, most 9 to 5s will need to know only a few knots to get by with. Unfortunately, many men dont know how to tie a proper knot.
Are there still lots of rope on usn ships and do sailors. I spent seven years in the navy and the only knots i tied were on my shoes. The boatswain s mate of the watch boatswain s mate of the watch. Decorative woven flat knots and the cd this is knot art you get both the book and the cd. Boatswain s mate roadmaps are just what the name implies a roadmap through the enlisted learning and development continuum from seaman recruit through master chief. From first page to last, boatswain s mate is one helluva read, driven by a super powered engine fueled with testosterone, adrenaline and patriotism. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Jan 25, 2011 cut three length of 5mm nylon cord at least 24 inches long. Along with sharing anything bm related stuff for sale or other wise. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Gaoucho knots pages 10 through 51, coloured knots different styles and interweaves pages 52 through, herringbone and. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. The boatswain supervises the other members of the ships deck department.
Tie an overhand knot in the added line so that it surrounds or encompasses the line with the original overhand knot. It is a simple website with a wellarranged layout and tons of categories to choose from. A marline spike portion extends from a bottom end of the adjustable wrench. The rating of boatswain s mate is one of the oldest in the u. The book is a condensed version pages of the 964 page work which is on the cd in pdf format. How to tie the sailors knife lanyard knot or bosuns whistle pipe or call lanyard knot long turks head. Committee chair and committee member use the same insignia as mate unsksb, unsbsb, unswsb. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. It was a rating which allowed new recruits to enter the military without pursuing a specific career path.
As part of his job, his skill for knot tying was a noted requirement on vessels as large as war ships or as small as a crabbing boat. Let them know where you hail from the paint locker along with the other knuckle dragging knot tying, line splicing deck apes. To pass basic training for the us navy, do wouldbe. Our bosuns pipes are authentic pipes used by the us navy.
When they do have to tie something, they make random loops and passes until they have something that sort of looks like a knot, but isnt as secure as one. The boatswain s mate also helps to instruct other activities on deck, boat seamanship painting, upkeep of ships external structure, rigging, deck equipment and, of. And because of the book s compact size its more likely to be used in the field where its needed most. Now, wrap the loop around the long rope three times, making certain that each wrap lies flat against the long rope. The boatswain s pipe and lanyard may be worn around the neck while carrying out official ceremonial duties and military watches. This selection of over 100 of the best rope knots is for use by boaters, paddlers, scouts, search and rescue, arborists, climbers and all outdoor pursuits. Boatswains whistle knot a two strand decorative knot. Apr 15, 2017 jack cross is a retired us navy boatswain s mate who lives in sunny texas, makes purple martin houses and generally creates as much mayhem as possible. Knot tutorials, knotting tutorials the old music project.
Hold the center cord and bring the right hand cord up and over both the center and left hand cord. Not the replicas you typically see for a much cheaper price. Text book of seamanship part 1 paracord knots, rope knots, macrame knots. Tie a loose overhand knot in the end of one line or cord. Traditional line work handmade by a boatswain s mate. Boatswains mate study guide this is an unofficial site. Many books on knot tying are available through your ship or the local libraries. The job description is responsible for the ships hull and its components including anchors, cables, sails, deck maintenance, and boat operations. The boatswain mate workgroup provides the navy with the specialist sailors who have the knowledge and training to undertake more advanced seamanship evolutions including anchor work, berthing, towing, replenishment refueling at sea and small boat handling. The boatswain s lanyard has been around ever since the first boatswain s call was used aboard ship. Jun 24, 2009 heck, knots come in handy when youre just working around the house. Sailors knife lanyard knot or bosuns whistle pipe or. The principal focus is to standardize a program navy wide by featuring the existing skills necessary to be successful in the navy.
The boatswain is in charge of the able seamen and ordinary seaman that comprise the unlicensed deck crew, and reports directly to the chief mate. In the sea cadet corps, the office holder would be the quartermaster and the boatswains mate. See more ideas about lanyard, paracord, paracord knots. To tie a prusik, youll need a short rope and a separate long rope. An ab may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles. Bm knots bm scc knots overview 1st week of bm \a\ school vinson 101. When hanging free, the bottom of the pipe shall not fall below the top of the belt. Part of being a boatswain s mate is tying knots, ive books and shadow boxes of my own knots and i like to think of my self as a fauxexpert and ive never seen this before.
See more ideas about navy veteran, paracord knots, navy sailor. Boatswains lanyards, or bosuns lanyards frayed knot arts. Jan 08, 2016 wilson said he learned most of his knot tying and fancywork skill from his old, salty chief who had prior service in the navy. Monroe, port orchard, wa people say i can tie a knot or i can tie that knot. Once the knot is completed on the jig, pull the pins out and slide the knot off of the jig and onto your fishing rod. An able seaman ab is a naval rating of the deck department of a merchant ship with more than two years experience at sea and considered well acquainted with his duty. Ships and boats mates are responsible for the proper training and supervision of junior personnel including junior officers in naval traditions, military conduct and justice, leadership, management information, career information, training, programs and policies, military requirements, safety and damage control and security. The boatswains mate bm is the designated navy rate that is responsible for handling the lines and learning how to tie the various knots.
Pat johnston writes in first person and does it in a superbly masculine style, with gusto. Ships store patches sea scout supplies to the world. Boatswains mate, quartermaster and boatswains mates. Within the seamanship area of employment, boatswains mate bm perform the following tasks. His naval career, along with his family roots in swan quarter, made him one of the most accomplished and respected watermen in the area. The diamond knot is used to make a fixed, decorative loop at the middle of a cord that could be a lanyard, paracord, leather, rope, etc. In the early days, we may be sure that it was nothing more than a piece of small line looped around the boatswain s neck to secure the call from going overboard, but it rapidly became a work of art and a point of pride for the wearer. It is also known by the names bosuns whistle, lanyard and knife lanyard knots. This book is a must have for any boatswain s mate interested in knots and lanyard making. A marlinspike is a tool used to help tie large knots.
However, the kindle edition suffers from having some pages and pictures being out of sequence, which is confusing when trying out the knots, as you may find that you can follow step, then have steps 7 and 8, followed by steps 46. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. The two strand knot that is implemented here in a single strand can be made with two ropes or a. Certification edit the examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the united states and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Boatswain s whistle knot description a two lead knot that is built up from two interlocking underhand loops to looks like a turks head knot when it is worked tight. The lanyard is braided with belfast cord in a traditional style and sennit. I am a boatswain s mate in the usn and my job specialty has more interaction with rope than all the jobs in the navy, however we are.
However only certain sailors will have to tie knots on a regular basis. Rope knots how to tie the right knots animated knots. Additionally, if you are doing a multicolor turks, just tie an overhand knot in the new color and affix it to the same pushpin that you began on. An old tradition for a new crew coast guard mid atlantic. Boatswain s mates bm train, direct, and supervise personnel in ships maintenance duties in all activities relating to marlinespikes, decks, boat seamanship, painting, upkeep of ships external structure, rigging, deck equipment, and life boats. Sailors knife lanyard knot or bosuns whistle pipe or call. I highly recommend the ashley book of knots by clifford ashley. Knot tying kit proknot best rope knot cards, two practice cords and a carabiner by john e. Jack cross is a retired us navy boatswains mate who lives in sunny texas. So today were going to look at the art of knot tying.
It includes a large range of camping knots and essential utility knots. You will be skilled in ropework, knot tying and maintaining rigging and associated equipment such as blocks, shackles and deck fittings. For petty officer 3 rd class elizabeth murray, a boatswains mate at coast guard aids to navigation team baltimore, fancywork is an extension of her creativity. The boatswains call and chain cadets who are awarded the boatswains call proficiency may wear the boatswain s call and chain in full blue uniform, when not on duty, with the.
Us navy 080111n4044h001 boatswain s mate 1st class tracy bivins explains basic knot tying techniques to gabonese sailors as part of training by africa partnership station aps. Duties included, september 7680, us navy, boatswains mate 2nd classes served aboard the uss saint louis, lka116 amphibious assault transport ship as a boatswains mate 2nd class petty officer. Precisely named and classified some new ones for the first time officially, they can be easily found in the big index. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. The entire list of over 140 book summaries and additional information is. If i needed a knot to be tied id find a boatswain s mat. A boatswains mate is a senior crewman working at the deck. Rope works a site devoted to the the books written and. Add to cart this small piece of pride can be worn anywhere, and measures 78 x78.
Nowadays when he isnt tending to his gardens or riding his harley, he is plying his acquired boatswain mate s skills tying fishing knots on his boat the moody blues along the southern shores of long island. The book itself is excellent and contains details of ropes, types of knots and the circumstances in which they are best used. A hammer portion extends from one side of the adjustable wrench portion, in which the hammer portion is for driving a nail into a work piece. Ed hatherly the knotty man of canada is a motorcycle enthusiast as well as an accomplished knot tyer and photographer. Once a sufficient amount of sea time is acquired, then the ab can apply to take a series of coursesexaminations to become certified as an. Jul 31, 2017 at seventeen dant enlisted in the navy and became a boatswain s mate, where he learned to tie more knots. I was a cook, so line handling and knot tying werent things i needed to know. Jack cross is a retired us navy boatswains mate who lives in sunny te. Dec 12, 2019 the boatswain s mate will train, direct, and supervises ships personnel in all activities relating to using the marlinspike. Modern lines are primarily synthetic due to corrosion resistance, durability, etc. Us navy 080111n4044h001 boatswain s mate 1st class tracy bivins explains basic knot tying techniques to gabonese sailors as part of training by africa.
Navy credentialing opportunities online cool bm boatswain s mate. To pass basic training for the us navy, do wouldbe sailors. Hold the cut tips under the lighter to melt the nylon and prevent fraying. Use as a decorative knot to attach a whistle or a knife to a lanyard to form a toggle or button. These books are provided by authors and publishers.
This works best if the 2 knots have the same angle, so that they are parallel rather than right angles to. You should take pride in making your boatswain s lanyard plan how it will look. It is available at most book stores and can also be found online. The other core duties are listed on the boatswains mate resume as follows supervising the crew member of the deck. Boatswains mate bm is the oldest rating in the navy and has a rich history of honored traditions. George norman thompson was a cheif boatswain s mate in the us navy, who served his country in world war ii and korea. Hammer the tip of a framing nail to a post or board and tie the ends of the three cords to the nail. A boatswains mate five in one tool to accomplish various tasks on board a ship is provided, which consists of an adjustable wrench portion for loosening and tightening a nut. The entire list of over 140 book summaries and additional information is available at.
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