280 



HISTORY AND METHODS OF THE FISHERIES. 



The lower block of the cutting-tackle is usually strapped with rope. In boarding, the blubber 

 hook is detached, and the strap, with a groin met, (It) is passed through a hole cut in the blubber 

 (a) and toggled (<) on the opposite, side, as shown in the accompanying illustration. 



IlKAli OF T.UYXKK'I' I'lT-IT. 



1'T ROPF -STRAPPED KL'M'K. 



An improvement, however, has been made, although it is not so regarded by some whalemen, 

 by strapping the lower block with chain. Strapped in this manner, the obviously awkward rope 

 attachment is dispensed with, and the chain tail (b) may be rove through holes (re) in the blubber (), 

 as shown in the accompanying cut, and moused into the sister hooks (</) thus : 



Hi-' AH OK ]:i,.\-.KFTlMI!l'E MOl.sTIil) BY CIIAIN-STRA1TKI) BLOCK. 



