The frapping line tenders pulling the fall blocks in against the ship's side while the boat goes down into the next wave trough prevents what?

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The frapping line tenders pulling the fall blocks in against the ship's side while the boat goes down into the next wave trough prevents what?

Frapping lines are used to keep the fall blocks close to the ship’s side during lowering. When the boat moves into the next wave trough, those blocks can swing outward and potentially strike passengers in the lifeboat. By pulling the fall blocks in, the blocks stay clear of the lifeboat, preventing injuries to the people aboard.

Frapping lines are used to keep the fall blocks close to the ship’s side during lowering. When the boat moves into the next wave trough, those blocks can swing outward and potentially strike passengers in the lifeboat. By pulling the fall blocks in, the blocks stay clear of the lifeboat, preventing injuries to the people aboard.

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