NES 727 Guide to the Design and Manufacture of Awnings and Associated Screens and Covers Category 3

Ministry of Defence Defence Standard 02-727 (NES 727)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Incorporating NES 727 Category 3

Issue 1 Publication Date December 1988

Guide To The Design And ManufactureOf Awnings And Associated

Screens And Covers

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Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 727 Issue 1 dated December 1988.

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Naval Engineering Standard

NES 727 Issue 1 (Reformatted) December 1988

GUIDE TO THE DESIGN ANDMANUFACTURE OF AWNINGS AND

ASSOCIATED SCREENS AND COVERS

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iNAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 727

ISSUE 1 (REFORMATTED)

GUIDE TO THE DESIGN AND

MANUFACTURE OF AWNINGS AND

ASSOCIATED SCREENS AND COVERS

The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts

by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and

the Naval Support Command

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Published by:

Director of Naval ArchitectureProcurement Executive, Ministry of DefenceSea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB

NES 727Issue 1 (Reformatted)

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SCOPE

1. This standard relates to awnings, awning curtains, ceremonial awnings and curtains, darkenship door screens, smoke screens, boat covers, boat canopies, weather screens and covers forweather deck equipment as fitted in RN ships.

2. The allocation of the various items listed above, to particular ships, is laid down in the relevantship class drawings and specifications.

3. This standard does not show details of awning stanchions which are in NES 162 Part 3.


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FOREWORD

Sponsorship

1. ThisNaval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by theProcurement Executive, Ministryof Defence, Chief Naval Architect (CNA), Section NA 131.

2. It is to be applied as required by any Ministry of Defence contract for the design andmanufacture of awnings and associated screens and covers and is applicable to Surface Shipsand Submarines.

3. If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to beinformed inwriting of the circumstances with a copy to ChiefNaval Architect, Section NA145.

4. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in outside industry may propose an amendmentto it. Proposals for amendments which are:

a. not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES.

b. directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing proceduresor as specified in the contract.

5. No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of a formal amendment.

6. Unless otherwise stated reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similarterms, means by the Ministry of Defence.

7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicatedby a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the lineinterval.

Conditions of Release

General

8. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and ofits contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes allliability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.

9. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown orthird party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permissionof the MOD.

10. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consultingor informing any holder.

MOD Tender or Contract Process

11. ThisNES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by theMODmust be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connectionwith which it is issued.

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relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made ofthe local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tenderor contract.

13. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correctapplication and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Related Documents

14. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section andAnnex A can be obtained as follows:

a. British Standards British Standards Institution,389 Chiswick High Road,London W4 4AL

b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,Glasgow G2 8EX

c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,Dyfed SA14 8YP

d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

15. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevantMOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoringDirectorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.

16. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevantdocumentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning

17. ThisNESmay call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures thatmay be injuriousto health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and inno way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to healthand safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, thosequoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.


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CONTENTSPage No

TITLE PAGE i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCOPE iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOREWORD v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsorship v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conditions of Release v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MOD Tender or Contract Process v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Documents vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health and Safety vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONTENTS vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1. DRAWINGS 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2. MATERIALS 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3. MANUFACTURE (GENERAL) 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TABLE 3.1 MATERIALS 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4. MANUFACTURE OF AWNINGS 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5. MANUFACTURE OF BRIDGE AWNINGS 5.1. . . . . .

SECTION 6. MANUFACTURE OF AWNING CURTAINS ANDGABLE ENDS 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7. MANUFACTURE OF CEREMONIAL AWNINGS,SIDE CURTAINS AND CABLE ENDS 7.1. . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8. MANUFACTURE OF DARKEN SHIP DOORSCREENS 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9. MANUFACTURE OF SMOKE CONTAINMENTCURTAINS 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 10. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 11. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT COVERS 11.1. . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 12. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT CANOPIES 12.1. . . . . . . .

SECTION 13. MANUFACTURE OF WEATHER SCREENS 13.1. . . .

SECTION 14. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS FORARMAMENT 14.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 15. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OFAWNINGS 15.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 16. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF COVERS 16.1


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ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS A.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS B.1. . . . . . . .

ANNEX C. GLOSSARY OF TERMS C.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ALPHABETICAL INDEX


1.1

1. DRAWINGS

a. When required drawings are to be prepared in accordance with NES 722.


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2. MATERIALS

a. The materials used in the construction of the items to which this documentrefers are listed in TABLE 3.1.


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3. MANUFACTURE (GENERAL)

a. The size and shape of awnings, awning curtains, gable ends, deck covers,canopies etc are to be measured at ship and not lifted from drawings.

b. All awnings where fittings or securing arrangements are within the safedistance limitations for magnetic compasses are to use non-magnetic fittings orsecurings (see also Clause 5.d.).

ItemNo

Nato Stock NoNSN Description Specification

1 5325991277449Brass Eyelets and Washers

2A/2/2B BS 3102

2 5325994119621 2A/4/2B BS 3102

3 5325994179328 2A/6/2C BS 3102

4 8305991304580 Cloth, Bunting, Polyester Blue UK/SC/4767

5 8305991304583 Green UK/SC/4767

6 8305991304584 Red UK/SC/4767

7 8305991304585 White UK/SC/4767

8 8305999241601 Cloth, Canvas, Flax MN4 RotResist Dyed Grey

DEF STAN 8338

9 8305999427815 Cloth, Canvas, Flax RN2 RotResist Undyed

DEF STAN 8338


DEF STAN 8338


DEF STAN 8338

12 8305991364564 Cloth, Duck, Cotton, RotResistant

DEF STAN 8327

13 8305999238425 Cloth, Coated,ChlorosulphenatedPolyethylene on Nylon, White

DG Ships 1060

14 8305999238426 Cloth, Coated, PVC on Nylon,Grey

DG Ships 1059

15 8305999247495 Cloth, Plain Weave, Flax, RotResist

DEF STAN 8326

16 5340994119708 Hook, Brass, Lacing DWG A 0397

17 4030994149627 Hook S shaped for awnings,small

DWG 003 503 582

18 4030994149628 Hook S shaped, for awnings,large

DWG 003 503 582

19 8330999244510 Leather, Cattlehide, Dressed,Grain Split (2.0mm to 2.25mm)

DEF STAN 8328

20 4020995713025 Cord Polyester 3ply S twist3mm dia

RAF SEE 1670

21 4020999237140 Rope Polyester Hawser laid5mm dia

RAF SEE 1670

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Contd

ItemNo

Nato Stock NoNSN Description Specification

22 4020999331559 Rope Polyester H/Laid 3 strand6mm dia

RAF SEE 1670

23 4020999237142 Rope Polyester H/Laid 8mmdia

BS 4928

24 4020995256205 Rope Polypropylene Staplefibre 12mm dia

BS 4928

25 4020995713172 Rope Polypropylene 3 strandWhite 16mm dia

BS 4928

26 4020995713243 Sisal Spunyarn S twist 3 yarn BS 2052

27 4010995238633 Steel Wire Rope, 12mm dia DG Ships 1165Table 3

28 8040992249672 Stitch Sealant (P. W. Hall Ltd) Type 3966

29 2090994615917 Thimble, Copper Alloy, Round25mm dia

DWG CHC 393A


DWG CHC 393A


DWG CHC 393A

32 2090994615920 Thimble, Copper Alloy Round38mm dia

DWG CHC 393A


DWG CHC 393A

34 4030994218799 Thimble, Steel, Galvanized,Round 38mm dia

DWG 00251656


DWG 00251656


DWG 00251656


DWG 00251656

38 4030994149633 Thimble, Steel, Galvanized,Pear Shaped

DWG 003503600

39 8310995713286 Thread, Sewing, Polyester,Metric Ticket No 24

DEF STAN 838Pattern 9324(24)

40 8310991386827 Thread, Polyester/Cotton,Metric Ticket No 8

DEF STAN 838Pattern 9349D(8)

TABLE 3.1 (Contd) MATERIALS


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4. MANUFACTURE OF AWNINGS

a. Awnings are to be manufactured from flax canvas. Major awnings are to bemanufactured of CLOTH, CANVAS, FLAX PATTERN No T8459B (RN6) toDEF STAN 8338. Minor awnings are to be manufactured of CLOTH,CANVAS, FLAX, PATTERN No T8456D (RN4) to DEF STAN 8338. Bothmaterials are to be rot resistance treated by the PCPL normal process toBS 2087.

b. The cloths are to be at right angles to the centre line of the ship with lappedseams to BS 3870Part 2 type 2.01.01. The seams are to be 25mmwide with6 1stitches per 25mm. The preferred stitch is to be lock stitch of zig-zagconstruction to BS 3870 Part 1 type 304 but two rows of straight stitch toBS 3870 Part 1 type 301 is an acceptable alternative. All raw edges are to beturned in approximately 12mm to prevent fraying.

c. All sewing is to be carried out using thread, polyester and cotton, CF polyestercore, cotton sheath to BS 6157, metric ticket No 8.

d. Deductions are to bemade from thewidth and length of awnings to ensure rollershackles, lanyards, pendants and cringles can be positioned correctly, withoutfouling, when the awning is fully rigged. To allow for stretching, a furtherreduction of 8 per cent, for major awnings, and 5 per cent for minor awningsmust be made in the width and a reduction of approximately 30mm in thelength.

e. A hollow is to be formed in the outboard edges of wired awnings to spread thestrain and produce a tauter edge. A hollow of 3% of the awning spread istherefore to be incorporated.

f. Tablings are to be 90mm and formed so as to be on the underside of the awningwhen finished.

g. When the gore of the cloth exceeds 75mm per 600mmwidth of cloth the tablingis to be cut and turned on the outboard side.

h. Strain bands 150mm wide are to be sewn on the fore and after ends of majorawnings and on the inboard edge of minor awnings.

i. A saddle cloth is to be sewn to the underside of awnings to prevent chafe on thewire or timber backbone. These are to be 600mm for awnings over 10 metres inwidth and 300mm for awnings under 10 metres in width. Leather patches 2.0to 2.5mm thick are to be sewn to the saddle cloth in positions which coincidewith bottlescrews, shackles etc used in hauling out the canvas. Leather patchesare to also be fitted where chafe is likely to occur. Leather is to be dressed, grainsplit, in accordance with DEF STAN 8328.

j. Strengthening patches are to be fitted adjacent to the support stanchions andon the nearest seam midway between stanchions. The stanchion patch is to beconstructed using two pieces of canvas; the under patch being semi-circular(220mm diameter) and the top patch 340mm long, 220mmwide rounded on theinboard edge. The intermediate patch is to be semi-circular (220mm diameter)single canvas. All raw edges are to be turned in andpatches attached by two rowsof lock stitching as Clause 4.b.

k. Stanchion patches are to have a pair of 25mm rope grommets and 64mmoutsidedia galvanized iron thimble worked into a cringle. In Minor awnings a brassspur toothed grommet may be substituted.


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l. A rope grommet fitted with a galvanized iron thimble 38mm dia is to be workedinto the intermediate patches. On small awnings, these intermediate patchesmay be omitted.

m. Ends, inboard edges, openings for ladderways and guy wires or otherobstructions are to be faced with a 75mm false tabling. These facings are to beroped with a 16mm Polypropylene, 3 strand (Hawser or Plain Laid) rope toBS 4928.

n. A flexible steel wire rope (SWR) 12mm dia to BS 302 is to be secured to theoutboard edges of major awnings. A 16mm Polypropylene rope (as Clause 4.m.)is to be secured to the inboard (Forward) edge. The SWR is to be served withspun yarn to BS 2052. The SWR is to be covered with a double thickness ofcanvas over the serving where cringles are to be worked.

o. The wire and the rope are to be marled to the awning with doubled up threadas Clause 4.c. using amarling stitch approximately 35mm apart. The marlingstitches are to be doubled over the full width of seams, patches and splices.

p. A heart shaped thimble is to be fitted into an eye worked at the ends of the wireboltrope. A cringle is to be worked into the centre of the forward rope. Awningswhich come to an apex are to be formed as to accommodate a pear shapedthimble.

q. Minor and Bridge awnings are to have a 16mm polypropylene rope(Specification as Clause 4.m.) sewn round all edges, the start and finish pointsare to be long spliced on the inboard edges. Sewing to be as Clause 4.o. above.

r. On roped awnings pulled out with a block and tackle the roping is to be attachedso that the outboard edges form earings at either end of a suitable size toaccommodate a 64mm diameter iron galvanized thimble. The fore and afteredges are to have ropes attached and the ends passed away into the crown of theearing. The rope is to be 16mm diameter polypropylene rope. (Specification asClause 4.m.)

s. When awnings are adjacent to each other an apron and gist or frog is to be fittedto the top side of the awnings to cover the gap. The apron is to be 420mm wideand fitted to the after end of the forward awning 100mm from the edge andattached by two rows of stitching. A 60mmdouble thickness gist is to be stitched420mm in from the forward end of the after awning and attached by two rowsof stitching. All stitching is to be as Clause 4.b. The outboard edge of the apronand gist is to be gored tomatch the outboard edge of the awning. The apron andgist is to be fitted with eyelets size 2A/2/2B to BS 3102 spaced approx 450mmapart into which 3mm white, pre-stretched polyester cord (to RAF SEE 1670)of sufficient length, is to be spliced, to allow the two to be laced together.

t. Awnings fitted with side curtains and/or gable ends are to have a curtain lineof 6mm, white pre-stretched polyester rope (to RAF SEE 1670) sewn on top ofthe awnings at the inboard edge of the outboard tablings. Three cross stitchesat approx 200mm apart are to be used to secure the curtain line. Thread is tobe as Clause 4.c.

u. For small awnings the underside of the tablings on the outboard edges may befitted with a continuous length of white nylon webbing in place of the curtainrope. A 100mm wide webbing to specification BS F124, fabric designation 8294is to be used. The webbing is to be positioned 40mm approximately from theawning edge and secured by machine stitching across the webbing at intervalsof about 200mm using thread and stitches as Clauses 4.b. and 4.c.


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v. Furling stops of 3mm diameter pre-stretched polyester cord (to RAF SEE 1670)of sufficient length to secure the awningwhen rolled are to be sewn on the upperside of the awning at the centre line. They are to be positioned on every thirdseam and attached with 4 cross stitches. Wing or side awnings are to havesimilar furling stops fitted to the upper inboard edges on every third seamand/or the inboard upper side bands.

w. The ridge centre line Fore and Aft securing points are to be fitted with a workedhole of suitable size to accommodate a 64mm dia galvanized iron thimble. Theworked hole is to be a roped grommet at the aft end and a cringle at the forwardend. The edges of the awning(s) are to be fitted with Brass spur toothed eyelets(size 2A/6/2B to BS 3102). The eyelets are to be spaced at intervals ofapproximately 600mm apart on the inboard edge and approx 300mm on theoutboard edges.

x. The inboard edge is to be fitted whenever possible with S hooks, closed, mousedor sewn into the eyelets to prevent loss. Where S hooks are not feasible lacinglines of 5mm, white rope (as Clause 4.v.) are to be provided. Lacing lines are tobe spliced at one end through the grommet. A soft eye splice of 5 full tucks isto be used.

y. The hauling out points in the outboard edges are to be fitted with wire pendants(earings). These are to be fitted with steel heart shaped thimbles (both ends),worked through the cringles or grommets. Aluminium swaged sleeves are thepreferred method of securing thimbles. Splicing is an acceptable alternativewhere the increased length is possible. Splices are to have 3 full tucks and 2halved.

z. Stowage bags for awnings are to be supplied, and are to be manufactured fromCloth, Duck, Cotton to DEF STAN 8327/2, this is to be rot proofed to BS 2087.A draw cord of 3mm pre-stretched polyester cord (specification as Clause 4.v.)is to be fitted for closing the bag. It is to be sewn in place to prevent pulling out.Carrying handles are to be fitted, 12mm polypropylene rope 180mm longstitched in to a suitable width of cloth, duck approximately 300m long. Thecloth ends are to be turned under and sewn to the bag.


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5. MANUFACTURE OF BRIDGE AWNINGS

a. Bridge awnings are to be manufactured from Cloth, Canvas flax (RN4), PatternNo T8456D to DEF STAN 8338. The canvas is to be rot proofed to BS 2087:(PCPL Normal Process).

b. Bridge awnings are fixed at the corners to Gunmetal stanchions and laced tonon-ferrous edge and ridge ropes. Deductions for stretch as Clause 4.d. is to beapplied during production of awning. In small ships the bridge awning may bein one piece with a ridge and rafters of Douglas Fir. Pitch Pine or Parana Pineare suitable alternatives to Douglas Fir.

c. Non-magnetic fittings are to be used on all bridge awnings.

d. Other awnings where fittings are within the safe distance limitations formagnetic compasses are to use non-magnetic fittings.

e. Where ridges and rafters of timber or ridge wires are used, a saddle cloth andleather chafing patches (as Clause 4.i.) are to be incorporated.

f. The awnings are to be fitted with a 16mm rope, sewn round all edges on theunderside of the awning. 16mm polypropylene rope to BS 4928 is to be used.

g. Brass spur toothed eyelets size 2A/6/2B to BS 3102 are to be fittedapproximately 450mmapart as close to the rope as possible. They are to be ropedwith 12mm polypropylene rope.

h. The maximum possible use of S hooks is to be made for securing the awning(s)to the ship structure. S hooks are to be closed, moused or sewn in to prevent loss.Where S hooks are not fitted, lanyards 600mm long are to be soft eye spliced intoeyelets. Lanyards are to be 6mm pre-stretched polyester rope (specification asClause 4.b.).

i. Hauling out lines of 8mm pre-stretched polyester rope are to be soft eye splicedinto each of the appropriate eyelets.

j. Furling stops are to be fitted as Clause 4.v.

k. Adjacent awnings are to be fitted with aprons, gists and lacing as Clause 4.s.

l. Stowage bags for Bridge Awnings are to be supplied as Clause 4.z.


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6. MANUFACTURE OF AWNING CURTAINS AND GABLE ENDS

a. Awning curtains and gable ends are to be made of cloth, canvas flax RN6 toDEF STAN 8338. It is to be PCPL proofed to BS 2087. They are to be suppliedas indicated on the approved drawings to shelter and screen the quarterdeck.

b. The depth of the curtain is to be 100mm less than the height of the eye at thehead of the stanchions from the deck. They are to be fitted with grommets orcurtain hooks for stopping the top to the curtain line. Eyelets are to be fitted atthe bottom for securing to eyebolts or a lacing line.

c. The top of the gable end is to be shaped to conform to the slope of the awnings.Entrances are to be formed and secured as Clause 6.i.

d. All seams are to be vertical, 25mm wide using straight stitch to conform withBS 3870 (Part 1) stitch type 301, seam to be to BS 3870 (Part 2) type 2.01.01.Stitch size of 6 1 stitches per 25mm. Thread is to be: thread, polyester andcotton, CF polyester core, to BS 6157 metric ticket No 8.

e. Adjacent sections of awning curtains and gable ends are overlap by 300mm andare to be fitted with apron and gists generally as Clause 4.s. Brass spur toothedeyelets size 2A/2/2B to BS 3102:1959 are to be fitted approximately 450mmapart in the apron and gists. Lacing lines of 3mm, white, pre-stretched polyestercord (specification as Clause 4.s.) are to be provided.

f. Brass spur toothed eyelets size 2A/2/2B are to be fitted on every third seam atthe bottom of curtains and gable ends. A lanyard of 3mmpre-stretched polyestercord (specification as Clause 4.v.) 1000mm long is to be soft eye spliced to eacheyelet.

g. The top of the curtains and gable ends are to be fitted with brass spur tootheyelets size 2A/2/2B at each seam. Lacing lines of 3mm pre-stretched polyestercord are to be provided.

h. As an alternative method of securing the top of curtains and gable ends, Brasstent hooks (typically No 35 from C. A. Opas Ltd) may be used in conjunctionwith white nylon webbing as Clause 4.u. The tent hooks are to be spaced atapproximately 200mm apart, the hooks are to be securely sewn with thread asClause 6.d.

i. Doorways in the gable ends are to be secured at both sides by heavy weight slidefasteners (with double pullers). They are to be securely stitched to the gable endmaterial using thread asClause 6.d. The slide fasteners are to terminate 100mmfrom the bottom of the door.

j. Furling stops are to be fitted as Clause 4.v.

k. Stowage bags for awnings are to be supplied as Clause 4.z.


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7. MANUFACTURE OF CEREMONIAL AWNINGS, SIDE CURTAINS ANDCABLE ENDS

a. The ceremonial awnings, side curtains and gable ends are to bemade from 100%polyester conforming to UK/SC 4767 Cloth, Plain weave Polyester. The ends ofthe bunting awnings are to be enclosed ina 50mm finishedwidth sleeve of Cloth,Flax to DEF STAN 8326/2 (pattern T8410A) or an equivalent Rot ResistantCotton Duck material. The ends and bottom of the curtains are to be enclosedin a 60mm finished width of sleeve of 250g/m2 polyester sailcloth.

b. Where a hollow is put into outboard edges of the canvas awning, then thebunting awning seam width is to be adjusted to ensure matching with thecoloured panels on the bunting curtains.

c. The bunting awning is to be 100mm less in width at each side than the canvasawning. A reduction in length of 50mm compared to the canvas awning is to bemade. The depth of the side curtains and any gable ends is to be 150mm shortof the deck. Gable ends are to be manufactured the same size as the awning andthe colours are to correspond with adjacent colours on the curtains. The clothsare to run vertically.

d. The polyester cloth is to be 1000mm wide for awnings of 6000mm and above,500mm wide for awnings less than 6000mm width. The awnings and curtainsare to be in alternate panels of white and one of the following colours: Blue, Redor Green as directed by the Ships specification.

e. Body seams are to run at right angles to the ships centre line. The awning isto be constructed in one piece from port to starboard. It is secured to the ridgerope by S hooks and laced out to the curtain line. Side curtains are hooked tothe curtain line and laced at the bottom.

f. All stitching is to bemade using thread, polyester and cotton, CF polyester core,cotton sheath, to BS 6157, metric ticket No 24. Lockstitching is to be usedconforming to BS 3870Part 1, Type 301. The seam is to conform toBS 3870Part2 with a stitch size of 9 1 per 25mm.

g. The awnings construction in one piece is to be achieved by cutting the awningso that it has two centre lines port and starboard spaced 150mm apart. Theawning is then to be folded and the two centre lines placed one on top of theother. A rope of 6mm polypropylene is then inserted into the bight of thebunting and this in turn is then inserted into a 75mm wide cloth plain weaveflax, seam type 3.13.01 (previously Bsh3) with the outermost stitchingrunning close to the rope. The centre line is then fitted with eyelets size 2A/2/2Bto BS 3102 approximately 1000mm apart, close to the rope and S hooks passedthrough the eyelet and closed to prevent loss.

h. Allowances are to bemade for turning back all outer edges of the bunting 80mm.It is then to be inserted into a Flax Cloth binding (DEF STAN 8326). Thebinding is to be cut 210mmwide and so formed to produce a tabling 15mmwideron the underside. A 6mm pre-stretched polyester rope is to be inserted into thebight of the bunting before insertion into the flax cloth. The tabling is to besecured with three rows of stitching, two at the cloth edges and the third as closeto the rope as possible.


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i. Brass spur-toothed eyelets type 2A/4/2B to BS 3102 are to be inserted abreastof each stanchion and eyelets type 2A/2/2B fitted at approximately 450mmintervals between stanchions and as close to the rope as possible. An 8mmdiameter pre-stretched polyester rope (specification as Clause 4.v.) is to bespliced into the larger eyelets for hauling out purposes and a 3mm diameterpre-stretched polyester cord (specification as Clause 4.v.) is to be provided, ofsufficient length to allow splicing and lacing in between stanchions.

j. A curtain line of 6mm pre-stretched polyester rope is to be sewn 60mm in fromthe outboard edge of the awning on the underside using a polyester/cottonthread as Clause 4.c. The line is to be attached with no slack in between eachattachment point which is to be at 200mm intervals secured using three cross-stitches. Alternatively white nylon webbing may be used in place of the 6mmcurtain as Clause 4.u.

k. All edges of the curtains and gable ends are to be inserted into a 100mm wideCloth Plain weave Flax binding (DEF STAN 8326), folded to produce a 50mmwide tabling each side, secured with two rows of stitching as illustrated inBS 3870 Part 2 seam type 3.01.01 except that the two rows of stitching are tobe close to the inboard edge and spaced approximately 10mm apart.

l. The top edge of the curtains and gable ends are to be fitted with brass tent hookssewn 30mmbelow the top edge of thehem on the outside of the curtain to ensurea close fit to the underside of the awning.

m. Polyester webbing to BS F129/7769 1.2 mm wide of sufficient length to securethe curtains when furled is to be sewn to the top edge of the curtain at 2000mmintervals and the ends cut with a hot knife to prevent fraying.

n. Brass spur-toothed eyelets type 2A/2/2B to BS 3102:1959 are to be inserted at300mm intervals on the ends and on every seam along the bottom of curtainsand gable ends. These are to be fitted with 3mm diameter pre-stretchedpolyester cord for lacing; every eyelet along the bottom is to be fitted with anindividual line.

o. Furling stops of white polyester webbing (see Clause 7.m.) are to be provided atthe top of the curtains. Stops are to be fitted so that they will all hang on whitepanels. The ends are to be heat sealed when cut.

p. Awnings, curtains and gable ends are to be marked on the top or outside toindicate relative position and Fore and Aft.

q. Stowage bags are to be made from Cloth Duck Cotton as Clause 4.z.


8.1

8. MANUFACTURE OF DARKEN SHIP DOOR SCREENS

a. The screens are to be manufactured from cloth, canvas flax to DEF STAN8338 MN4 dyed black and are to be fitted to doorways, hatchways etc to meetdarken ship arrangements. Where possible lacing rails for securing the top andone side of each screen are to be fitted in passageways in two positions to allowpersonnel to pass through the two screens without revealing any light. The sidelacing rails are to be on opposite sides to one another. When it is not possible toarrange two screens, one curtain is to be used with a large overlap in the centreor in the most convenient position. In a single screen arrangement the lacingrail is to be fitted on both sides and top of the passageway.

b. The screen is to be sewn with black thread to BS 6157 (see Clause 4.c.) and theseams are to conform to BS 3870 Part 1 stitch type 301, seam type 2.01.01BS 3870 Part 2 with a stitch size of 5 1 per 25mm and a seam width of 25mmis to be used.

c. The screen is to be laced to the rails using 3mm pre-stretched polyester cordspliced into brass eyelets size 2A/2/2B to BS 3102 at a spacing of approximately300mm.Double thickness gists, 60mm finished size, are to be attached by 2 rowsof straight stitching (as Clause 4.b.). These are to be sewn on to cover the eyeletholes providing a close fit to the deckhand and bulkheads to to prevent straylight being emitted around the outside edges of the screens. Furling stops of12mm wide polyester to UK/SC 4767 as Clause 7.m. are to be attached to thetop of the screen to enable stowage when not in use.

d. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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9.1

9. MANUFACTURE OF SMOKE CONTAINMENT CURTAINS

a. The manufacture and location of smoke containment curtains are to be inaccordance with NES 119 Issue 2.


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10.1

10. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS

a. Covers are to be fitted to all exposed decks and equipment likely to be damagedby prolonged weathering without protection as listed on the ship or classdrawings.

b. All covers are to be manufactured from cloth, coated PVC on nylon, greyaccording to DG ships 1059.

c. Covers are to be agood fit and noallowance for shrinkage is required whenusingcoated cloths.

d. All sewings are to use thread, polyester and cotton, CF polyester core, cottonsheath, to BS 6157 metric ticket numbers 8 or 12. The stitching is to complywith BS 3870 stitch type 301 with a stitch size of 7 1 per 25mm, BS 3870 Part2 seam type 2.01.01 (Previously Lsa2) of 25mm width are to be used.

e. The seams and hems (tablings) are to be sewn together with a double row oflockstitching (asClause 10.d.) and thenover welded by ahigh frequency weldingmachine with an electrode wider than the stitching itself, as BS 3408.

f. Chafing patches of dressed, grain split, leather, cattlehide, toDEF STAN8328are to be stitched on the inside of the cover at positions where severe chafe willoccur and PVC patches are to be fitted where moderate chafe occurs. Patchesare to be large enough to allow for mis-alignment of the cover.

g. Leather chafing patches are to be given an application of sealant NS Patt No0442/2249672/9673, 9673 (commercial name P. W. Hall sealant 3966). Onecoat is to be applied, worked into the leather in contact with underside of thecover. The patches are then to be positioned before being sewn as Clause 10.d.

h. PVC patches are to be sewn and overwelded as Clause 10.e.

i. Tablings fitted with brass spur toothed eyelets are to be turned indouble to forma 65mm wide tabling as BS 3870 Part 2 seam designation 060304. They are tobe stitched and overwelded as Clause 10.e.

j. The tablings are to be fitted with brass spur toothed eyelets to BS 3102 size2A/2/2B. A lacing line of 3mm pre-stretched polyester cord of sufficient lengthto lace the cover in position are to be provided.

k. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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11.1

11. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT COVERS

a. Boat covers are to bemanufactured from grey PVC coated nylon cloth accordingtoDGShips 1059. The tops of the cover are to be shaped to fit over raised cabins,canopies, windscreens and safety rails.

b. The cloth is to run fore and aft and is to shed water from the centre line to theoutboard edges. Slits are to be made for the boat falls and cut lengthways frombow and stern towards the falls. These are to be fitted with 50mm tablings andeyelets 2A/2/2B to enable them to be laced together. The tablings are to be madeas Clause 10.i. and stitched and overwelded as Clause 10.e. Polyester/cottonthread and stitching as Clause 10.d. is to be used.

c. The slits are also to be fitted with an apron and frog of sufficient size to preventwater entering the cover. A collar is to be fitted to the cover where falls enterthe boat. All aprons and collars are to have their openings facing inboard.Collars are to be fitted with a line 3mm pre-stretched polyester line sewn on theoutside of sufficient length to allow it to be passed around the falls twice andtied off.

d. All sharp points which may cause abrasion to the cover are to have circulardressed, grain split, leather, patches to DEF STAN 8328 sewn on inside thecover, and edges such as cabins, safety rails, etc which make contact with thecover and may cause chafe, are to be reinforced with PVC fabric patches sewninside the cover. All leather patches to be treated with adhesive (as Clause 10.g.)before sewing. PVC fabric patches are to be H.F. overwelded.

e. In all boats a loop of 6mm prestretched polyester rope with a tail of 450mm isto be roped on to the cover around the stern to help in the fitting of the boatcover. A similar arrangement is to be fitted at the stem of whalers. Boats notfitted in falls which do not require a slit are to have a reinforcing patch fittedat the bow and if necessary the stern to which the stem piece roping can beattached. All covers are to be fitted with skirts and the following depths are tobe used as a guide launches 1000mm, whalers 660mm and dinghies 500mm.

f. In boats fitted with square stems a shaped section is to be inserted and sewn tothe skirt on both sides. In boats having pointed bows and sterns (generallywhalers) the drop is to be gored to suit the rake of the bow and stern. The skirtsare to be fitted with 50mm wide hems formed and finished as Clause 10.i. andeyelets size 2A/2/2B inserted for lacing.

g. Straps, 50mm wide, of white nylon webbing to specification BS F124, fabricdesignation 8294, are to be fitted to the skirts at intervals of 1800mm on largeboats and 1200mm on small boats. The length of the strap is to be measuredfrom drop to drop under the keel, a deduction of 300mm is to be made fortensioning after allowance has been made for the strap tablings. The straps areto be stitched to the outside of the skirt using thread and stitching as Clause10.d. The straps are to be heat sealed when cut. The free end of the strap is toform a tabling as Clause 10.i. and be fitted with a brass spur toothed eyelet2A/2/2B. A 3mm pre-stretched polyester tensioning cord is to be softeye splicedinto the eyelet.

h. The inboard skirt is to have tablings and eyelets fitted as above.

i. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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12.1

12. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT CANOPIES

a. Boat canopies are to be made from Chlorosulphenated Polythene coated Nyloncloth, white according to DG Ships 1060.

b. The canopies are to be measured with the frames in position to obtain a neatappearance. The after end of canopies is to be roped using 8mm diameterpolyester rope continued down the two lugs and along the bottom edge for adistance of 300mm including a 150mm tail.

c. Aprons and gists are to be fitted between canopies where required. Theunderside of canopies are to be fitted with 150mmwide bands for the full lengthof the framework.

d. All lacing points with the exception of lifelines are to be fitted with eyelets size2A/2/2B and a 3mm diameter pre-stretched polyester cord. The lugs are to havethe grommets fitted at the corners. A 3mmpolyester cord is to be softeye splicedinto grommets, allowing sufficient length for lacing.

e. Lifelines of 12mm diameter of polypropylene rope are to be fitted on theoutboard sides of the top canopy section. These two lifelines are to be passedaround the after iron of the framework. The other ends of the lifelines are thencarried along the topside of the canopy to the next iron where a pair of eyeletssize 2A/4/2B are to be inserted. The lifelines are to then pass through thegrommets to secure the iron in the correct position. This procedure is to berepeated on all frames until the canopy is secure. The lifelines are then to besecured to eyebolts fitted to the decking or partitioning.

f. All seams and bands are to be constructed using polyester/cotton thread andstitching as Clause 10.d. All seams and bands are to be sealed as Clause 10.e. toprevent ingress of water.

g. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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13.1

13. MANUFACTURE OF WEATHER SCREENS

a. Weather screens manufactured from grey PVC coated nylon cloth, according toDG Ships 1059, are to be fitted to stanchions and rails as specified in the shipor class specification. These screens are to be close fitting and laced to the railusing grommets size 2A/2/2B spaced 300mm apart along the top and bottomedge and 150mm on the ends. Tablings are to be formed as Clause 10.i., sewnwith thread as Clause 10.d., and finished as Clause 10.e.

b. Cloths are to run horizontally and tablings are to be on the inboard side. Lacinglines of 3mm pre-stretched polyester cord are to be provided.

c. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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14.1

14. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS FOR ARMAMENT

a. Armament covers are to be manufactured from grey PVC coated nylon cloth,according to DG Ships 1059 for equipment specified.

b. Chafing patches of dressed, grain split, leather, cattlehide, toDEF STAN8328are to be stitched on the inside of the cover at positions where severe chafe willoccur and PVC patches are to be fitted where moderate chafe occurs. Patchesare to be large enough to allow for mis-alignment of the cover.

c. Leather chafing patches are to be sealed and sewn as Clause 10.g.

d. PVC patches are to be sewn and overwelded as Clause 10.e.

e. The covers are to overlap each other and be secured by Latchet or Bonnetlacing for ease of removal in cases of emergency. Brass eyelets size 2A/2/2B areto be inserted in the dutch lacings and around the base of the cover for securing.The securing lines are to be 3mm pre-stretched polyester cord.

f. Collars 300mm in length are to be fitted to the covers to accommodate barrelsand fitted with a line of 3mm pre-stretched polyester cord for fastening. Muzzleand barrel covers are to be fitted when indicated on the drawings.

g. Stowage bags are to be made and provided as Clause 4.z.


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15.1

15. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF AWNINGS

a. Awnings are to be marked on the top side at the fore end indicating theirforemost edge and relative position on the ship when fitted. The contractorsinitials or trade mark are to be given on a small cotton duck label.

b. On ceremonial awnings, side curtains a small cotton duck label is to be attachedto the uppermost side or outside in the case of curtains indicating the foremostedge and its relative position on the ship when fitted. The contractors initialsor trade mark are to be included on the label.

c. Stowage bags are to be fitted with a small cotton duck label adjacent to theopening giving information as Clauses 15.a. and 15.b.


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16.1

16. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF COVERS

a. Covers are to have a PVC label sewn on to the inside indicating the item to becovered and its position on the ship. Stowage bags are to be marked as Clause15.c.


16.2


A.1 ANNEX A.

ANNEX A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.1 Reference is made to:

Referred to inClause

BS 302 Pt 2 Stranded steel wire ropesPt 2Ropes for general purposes

4.n.

BS 2052 Ropes made from manila, sisal, hemp,cotton and coir

4.n., TABLE 3.1

BS 2087 Pt 1 Preservative treatments for textilesPt 1Specification for treatments

4.a., 4.z., 5.a.,6.a.

BS 3102 Brass eyelets and washers for generalpurposes

4.s., 4.w., 5.g.,6.e., 7.g., 7.i.,7.n., 8.c., 10.j.,TABLE 3.1

BS 3408 Tarpaulins 10.e.

BS 3870 Pt 1 Stitches and SeamsPt 1Classification and terminology ofstitch types.

4.b., 6.d., 7.f.,8.b., 10.d.

Pt 2 Pt 2Classification and terminology ofseam types.

4.b., 6.d., 7.f.,7.k., 8.b., 10.d.,10.i.

BS 4928 Man-made fibre ropes 4.m., 5.f.,TABLE 3.1

BS 6157 Industrial sewing threads made wholly orpartly from synthetic fibres

4.c., 6.d., 7.f.,8.b., 10.d.

BS F124 Woven nylon narrow fabrics foraerospace purposes

4.u., 11.g.

BS F129 Woven polyester narrow fabrics suitablefor aerospace purposes

7.m.

DEF STAN 838 Threads, sewing, cotton. Threads,sewing, synthetic fibre and threads,sewing, cotton/synthetic fibre

TABLE 3.1

DEF STAN 8326 Cloths, Plain, Woven, Flax 7.a., 7.h., 7.k.,TABLE 3.1

DEF STAN 8327 Cloths, Duck, Cotton and Cloths, Canvas,Cotton

4.z., 0772, 5.j.,6.j., TABLE 3.1

DEF STAN 8328 Leather, cattle hide, hoses and bellows 4.i., 10.f., 11.d.,14.b.,TABLE 3.1

DEF STAN 8338 Cloths, Canvas, Flax (Double end, PlainWeave)

4.a., 5.a., 6.a.,8.a., TABLE 3.1

NES 119 Requirements for Fire Protection andDamage Control for Surface Ships

9.a.

NES 722 Requirements for Drawings 1.a.


A.2ANNEX A.

DG Ships 1059 Cloth, Coated PVC on Nylon, Grey andCream

10.b., 11.a.,13.a., 14.a.,TABLE 3.1

DG Ships 1060 Cloth, Coated Chloro-sulphenated,Polyethylene on Nylon, White

12.a.,TABLE 3.1

DG Ships 1165 Steel Wire Rope TABLE 3.1

RAF SEE 1670 Requirements for pre-stretched polyesterfibre ropes

4.s., 4.t., 4.v.,TABLE 3.1

UK/SC 4767 Cloth, Plain Weave, Polyester 7.a., 7.l., 8.c.,TABLE 3.1


B.1 ANNEX B.

ANNEX B.

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B.1 For the purpose of this NES the following definitions apply:

Major Awnings Quarterdeck and Forecastle awnings are classifiedMajor. These are supported by a central wire calledthe Ridge rope or Backbone and hauled out at theedges to awning stanchions by awning tackles andearings.

Minor Awnings Waist and Bridge awnings are classified as Minor.These have a boltrope sewn around all edges. Theyare laced to a wire edge rope passing through thetops of the surrounding stanchions. A centralrafter of Douglas Fir sometimes supports thecentre line on Open Bridge awnings.

Awning Curtains & GableEnds

are provided to screen and shelter theQuarterdeck. Curtains are secured at the top tothe curtain line, at bottom to eyebolts in the deckor to a lacing line secured to the foot of eachstanchion. Curtains are laced together at abuttingsides. Gable ends are secured to a line sewn acrossthe top of the awning; the bottom is weighted orstopped to deck eyebolts. Doorway(s) are securedat both sides with slide fasteners.

Ceremonial Awnings Frigates and larger ships are supplied withawnings and side curtains for ceremonial and stateoccasions made from bunting in alternate whiteand coloured cloths. These are spread beneath themain awnings, hooked to the backbone and lacedout to the curtain line. Side curtains are hooked tothe curtain line and laced at the bottom.

Smoke ContainmentCurtains

are fitted through the ship as necessary, theirfunction is to prevent the spread of smokethroughout the ship in the event of fire.

Darken Ship Door Screens are fitted to doorways and occasionally hatchwaysto meet darken ship arrangements.

Covers are fitted to all exposed deck mounted equipmentlikely to be damaged by prolonged weatheringwithout protection.

Boat Covers are shaped and fitted covers to prevent ingress andaccumulation of water.

Weather Screens are fitted to stanchion and rails, to shed water.


B.2ANNEX B.


C.1 ANNEX C.

ANNEX C.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Apron A flap of canvas which spans the gap between two adjacentawnings. It is sewn to the edge of one awning and lacingeyelets are spaced down the free edge. These are laced to afrog or gist on the other awning.

Bight A fold put into the material.

Boltrope A rope attached along the edges of an awning to strengthenthe awning and relieve some of the strain on the materialwhen hauled taut.

Cringle A rope eye formed on the outside of the boltrope through twogrommets on the inside of the boltrope. The formed eye isfitted with a metal thimble.

Earing A pendant attached to both the cringle and awning tackle.Used to haul out major awnings. Pear shape thimbles arespliced into the wire rope.

Frog A narrow strip of canvas with lacing eyelets spaced along itslength sewn at the edge of an awning. Laced up to an apron.Also called a gist.

Furling Stop Ties used when an awning is furled (rolled up).

Gist See Frog.

Gore The diagonal edge across the lay of the cloth.

Gored To cut diagonally across the lay of the cloth.

Grommet A hole worked into the cloth strengthened by rope or by abrass eyelet.

Hollow A hollow is formed by siting the outboard edge boltrope inboard by 30mm and increasing the tabling so that the strain ismore evenly spread and a tauter edge produced.

Marl, To To take turns around some object with small line at frequentintervals, each turn being half hitched.

Mouse, To To reeve a length of twine, line or fine wire between the pointand shank of a hook to prevent unhooking.

Tabling The hem or turn-in of material along the edge of an awningor cover to provide an additional thickness of material forstrength and to prevent threads pulling out of a raw edge.


C.2ANNEX C.


INDEXINDEX.1

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

AApex, 4.2

Apron, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1

Armament Covers, 14.1

Awnings Bridge, 4.2, 5.1, B.1Ceremonial, iii, 7.1, 15.1, B.1General, iii, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 15.1Major, 4.1, B.1Minor, 4.1, 4.2, B.1

BBands, 4.1, 12.1

Bight, 7.1

Binding, 7.2

Boat Covers, 11.1, B.1

Bulkhead, 8.1

Bunting, 3.2, 7.1, B.1

CCanopies, 12.1

Canvas, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1

Chafing Patches, 4.1, 5.1, 10.1, 14.1

Cloths, 3.2, 4.1, 7.1, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1

Collars, 11.1, 14.1

Cotton, Duck, 3.2, 4.3, 7.1, 7.2, 15.1

Covers, 10.1, 11.1, 14.1, B.1

Cringles, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, C.1

Curtains, 3.1, 4.2, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, B.1

DDarken Ship, 8.1, B.1

Doors, 6.1, 8.1, B.1

Drawings, 1.1, 3.1, 3.2

EEarings, 4.2, B.1, C.1

Eyebolts, 6.1, 12.1, B.1

Eyelets, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 14.1


INDEX INDEX.2

FFalls, 11.1

Frogs, 4.2, 11.1

Furling Stops, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 8.1

GGable Ends, 4.2, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, B.1

Gist, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1

Gore, 4.1

Grommets, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, C.1

HHems, 10.1, 11.1

Holes, 4.3

Hollow, 4.1, 7.1

Hooks, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2

LLabel, 15.1, 16.1

Lacing, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, B.1

Lanyards, 5.1, 6.1

Lapped Seams, 4.1

Leather, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 10.1, 11.1, 14.1

Lifelines, 12.1

Lugs, 12.1

MMarking, 7.2, 15.1

Marling, 4.2

Material, 2.1, 3.2

Muzzle, 14.1

NNylon Cloth, 3.2, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1


INDEXINDEX.3

PPassageways, 8.1

Patches, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 10.1, 11.1, 14.1

Pendants, 4.3

Polyester, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1

Polypropylene, 4.2, 5.1, 12.1

RRails, 8.1, 13.1

Ridge, 4.3, 5.1, 7.1, B.1

Ropes, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 7.1, 7.2, 11.1, 12.1, B.1

SS Hooks, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1, 7.1

Saddle Cloth, 4.1, 5.1

Screens, 8.1, 13.1, B.1

Sealant, 3.2, 10.1, 14.1

Seams, 4.1, 4.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 12.1

Shackles, 4.1

Skirts, 11.1

Splice, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 11.1, 12.1

Stitching, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 11.1

Stowage Bags, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 8.1, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1

Strain Bands, 4.1

Stretching, 4.1, 5.1

TTabling, 4.1, 4.2, 7.1, 7.2, 10.1, 11.1, 13.1

Thimbles, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

WWeather Screens, 13.1

Webbing, 4.2, 6.1, 7.2, 11.1

Wire Rope, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1, B.1


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4. MANUFACTURE OF AWNINGS5. MANUFACTURE OF BRIDGE AWNINGS6. MANUFACTURE OF AWNING CURTAINS AND GABLE ENDS7. MANUFACTURE OF CEREMONIAL AWNINGS, SIDE CURTAINS AND CABLE ENDS8. MANUFACTURE OF DARKEN SHIP DOOR SCREENS9. MANUFACTURE OF SMOKE CONTAINMENT CURTAINS10. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS11. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT COVERS12. MANUFACTURE OF BOAT CANOPIES13. MANUFACTURE OF WEATHER SCREENS14. MANUFACTURE OF COVERS FOR ARMAMENT15. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF AWNINGS16. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF COVERSANNEXESANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTSANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONSANNEX C. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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NES 727 Guide to the Design and Manufacture of Awnings and Associated Screens and Covers Category 3

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