A look at why lines (and shrouds) on ships and boats can “part” and why it’s so dangerous

Today, we take a look at the strain vessels are under in the work they do. And how weather can push things to the breaking point, causing lines and wires to “part” or break, with sometimes catastrophic results. Photo: Courtesy Sara’s Old Photos. The tanker Keystone Canyon broke loose from the Port of Astoria docks […] The post A look at why lines (and shrouds) on ships and boats can “part” and why it’s so dangerous appeared first on The Ship Report.