{"product_id":"tan-sea-bag","title":"Vintage Sailor’s or Ship’s Heaving Line","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage sailor’s or ship’s heaving line (throwing weight \/ heaving weight)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in its canvas cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCylindrical canvas bag with braided rope handle and monkey’s fist knot at the end — the heavy knot is used to add weight for throwing the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTypically filled with sand or lead shot, the canvas pouch protects the weight and prevents damage on deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for use in mooring, docking, or rescue operations, allowing a light line to be thrown between ship and shore (or ship to ship) and then used to haul larger ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis item likely dates to the mid-20th century but follows a design that’s largely unchanged over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.94\"L x 8.75\"W\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432509460695,"sku":"","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_3368.jpg?v=1750957427","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/tan-sea-bag","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}