Pin rail

Portguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard, and Ria Marine Shipyard1998

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória
Almada, Portugal

Wooden rails with holes where balaying pins passed through, which were pins to tie the lines used in sails manouevering and also simple quick line release mechanisms

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Title: Pin rail
Creator: Portguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard, Ria Marine Shipyard
Date Created: 1998
Location: Alfeite, Almada, Portugal
Type: Photography

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