56 The Sea 
may stiffen lines upon a sailing vessel to such a degree that it 
becomes very difficult to work with them. 
Official U.S. Navy Photo 
Glaze ice coating on U.S. destroyer in the North Atlantic. 
Rime and frost are light, feathery deposits formed by 
moisture-laden air as it strikes cold surfaces. Delicate crystal- 
line growths may develop on windward surfaces in the form 
of beautiful clusters of intricate ice needles. 
