gantlines

Topsails were hoisted out from below and gantlines bent.

Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"

Groups of men, clad in dirty overalls, were busy setting up the rigging and getting the yards into position; and hoarse orders were shouted ever and anon, followed by the shrill pipe of the boatswain's whistle and the steady tramp of the hands as they walked round with the capstan and swayed the heavy spars aloft, or hauled away at the gantlines and steadying guys and purchase falls and other tackle.

Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant John B. [Illustrator] Greene