chain-wale

The schooner came down almost with the force of an avalanche, cleared the bowsprit, as I anticipated, but struck our larboard bow, swung alongside, caught by our chain-wale for a moment, was freed by a violent gust of wind, dropped astern, and was soon pounding upon the ledges.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

The texture, unable to bear the heavy strain, gave way; the man slid from the chain-wale into the boat, which was quickly shoved off, and the two terrified landsmen pulled away from the inhospitable ship with almost superhuman vigor, leaving the coat - tail in the hands of the second officer, who waved it as a trophy of victory!

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

The captain ordered the men who held the arms of the sufferer to "hold on," and jumped in the chain-wale himself to assist them.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper