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| '''Marlinespike seamanship''' ( generally spelled ] ) is the art of handling and working all kinds of natural fiber and wire rope. It generally covers all types of ], ] of natural fiber and wire rope, ], and fancy ropework. In the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries the skill of a ] was often judged by how well he knew ] and marlinespike seamanship. Good examples of work and particularly ships showing such work would be described as being ']' after ] U.K. based ships that were noted for their ropework. | |||
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| Skilled seamen bartered and traded fancy knotwork knowledge among themselves as intellectual property. | |||
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