Meaning cat head
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cat head


a strong timber or metal support projecting from the bows to take the tackle Source: Maritime Curators Group: Manual of Curatorship
Source: nationalhistoricships.org.uk (offline)

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cat head


A beam extending out from the hull used to support an anchor when raised in order to secure or 'fish' it.
Source: nauticed.org

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a beam extending out from the hull at the bow,used to support an anchor when raised (Catted) in order to be secured (Fished). They are used to draw the anchors up to the top of the side without injuri [..]
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