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Purse-seine block — Continued. 



the improved pattern of which is shown in another place, was 

 intended to take the place of lead rings at the foot of mackerel- 

 seines. 



Seine-block. 



Made of galvanized iron. In general use along the New England 

 coast for pursing the mackerel-seine. Varies slightly from 

 the Higgins & Gifford or Cape Ann pattern, and meets with 

 about the same favor. Middletown, Conn. 54,711. Wilcox, 

 Crittenden & Co. 



Improved seine-block. 



Used in connection with purse-seines. Exhibited by Bagnall & 

 Loud, Boston, Mass. 



Seine-pocket beckets. 



Two rings of galvanized iron joined together. Wilcox, Crittenden 

 & Co. 54,318, 54,319. Used for coupling the seine to the 

 pocket while the mackerel are being turned into the pocket. 

 The original wooden pattern, designed by Capt. George Mer- 

 chant, of Gloucester, Mass., is also shown. 



Seine purse-rings. 



Series of five patterns of galvanized iron and copper rings. Glou- 

 cester, Mass., 1880-'S2. 54,555. Gift of Capt. George Merchant, 

 jr. These rings are fitted on the foot of a mackerel-seine and 

 the pursing line passes through them. The smallest ring was 

 the common size in 1854, the largest ones are those still in use. 



Seine purse-king. 



Series of galvanized iron and brass rings, round and oval shape, 

 used on purse-seines in different parts of the New England 

 coast. Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. 54,323. 



Seine purse-ring. 



Beaman's patent. Made of brass, with roller, to prevent chafing of 

 the purse-line. Wilcox, Crittenden & Co., 1882. 54,317. Salt 

 water easily corrodes this ring, making it generally unsuitable 

 for use on seines ; it is sometimes used on Gloucester vessels 

 for the clew-line of the gaff topsail. 



netting. 



UNTANNED NETTING. 



White netting. 



Cotton ; quality of twine, \ fl c ; size of mesh, £ inch. Made by H. & 

 G. W. Lord, Boston, Mass. 54,556. Used by amateurs in all 

 parts of the United States for small dip-seines and dip-nets to 

 capture shiners and minnows for pickerel bait. 



