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NICHOLLS'S SEAMANSHIP AND NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

If the wind were strong I should have to run a good line out to wind
ward to a buoy or dolphin to heave her head off the wharf Failing
this, a pull off with a tug would do. When her head was hove out
or canted out far enough, and everything was all clear, go ahead on the
engines.

A light ship having no outside assistance would have to remain
where she was until conditions were more favourable.

34. When a steamer is light and trimmed by the stern, would she steer

best with the wind on her port or on her starboard side, and for

what reason?

She would steer best with the wind on her port side. The side
thrust of the propeller tends to cant her head to port; the wind on the
port side has the opposite effect, and more or less counteracts it.

35. How would you bring a ship out of dock stern first, wind up the

river and not much room?

Fig. 9.
Come astern slowly through the locks, pass a quarter rope ashore
on the lee knuckle of the lock to check her close round the corner as she
comes astern, if there is not enough room to make a wider sweep into
the river.
MANAGEMENT OF STEAM VESSELS AT ANCHOR.
Obviously the ultimate aim is to minimise as much as possible the
danger of dragging: First, by keeping the anchor clear; and secondly,
when there is risk of the ship dragging her anchor, owing to strong
winds or tides or bad holding ground, to so manage the vessel thac DO
unnecessary strain may be imposed on the cable.