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Capstan (nautical)

technology Maturity 7-9

A capstan helps pull big things.

Visitors holding capstan bars turn the capstan.jpg
Visitors holding capstan bars turn the capstan.jpg
It is a tall tool on ships. Sailors turn it to pull ropes. It makes pulling much easier. It helps move heavy things. Can you imagine pulling a big rope?
Capstan, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 2452448.jpg
Capstan, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 2452448.jpg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 9.9 | Vital Level 5