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GUEST,Phil d'Conch	Maritime work song in general (764* d)	RE: Maritime work song in general	21 Dec 24
1825: “When the blocks were made secure to the chain, (comprizing twenty-five tons weight of iron) two capstans, and also two preventive capstans, commenced working, each capstan being propelled by thirty-two men. To preserve an equal force and tension in the rotatory evolutions of the two principal capstans, two fifers played several enlivening tunes, to keep the workmen regular in their steps, for which purpose they had been previously trained.” [Particulars of the Grand Suspension Bridge, 3rd ed., Pring, 1826] Menai Suspension Bridge 39.5 ton load @ designed curvature.

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