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To forestall hogging and sagging, since about 1850, the hulls of wooden river boats were held in shape by a system of wire trusses, called "hog chains". [1] These were not chains at all, but rather iron rods 1 to 2.5 inches (25 to 64 mm) in diameter, which ran from strong points in the hull to vertical timbers, called "hog posts", which looked like masts, rising above the hull. [1]
A cable ferry (including the types chain ferry, swing ferry, floating bridge, or punt) is a ferry that is guided (and in many cases propelled) across a river or large body of water by cables connected to both shores. Early cable ferries often used either rope or steel chains, with the
Chain hoist, device used for lifting or lowering a load; Chain boat, a type of river craft that used a steel chain laid along the riverbed for its propulsion; Chain-linked lewis, a self-locking lifting device particularly for stone using a chain link as a pivot; Curb chain, used on curb bits when riding a horse
A sea anchor is a drag device, not in contact with the seabed, used to minimise drift of a vessel relative to the water. A drogue is a drag device used to slow or help steer a vessel running before a storm in a following or overtaking sea, or when crossing a bar in a breaking sea.
A water shoe is a type of footwear that is typically used for activities where the feet are likely to become wet, such as kayaking. Water shoes are usually made of mesh and have a hard sole used to prevent cuts and abrasions when walking in wet, rocky environments.
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An example of a standard type chain with cables running through it. Cable carriers, also known as drag chains, energy chains, or cable chains depending on the manufacturer, are guides designed to surround and guide flexible electrical cables and hydraulic or pneumatic hoses connected to moving automated machinery.
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