a type of knot used by sailors.
fishermans knot *Correction - The Carrick Bend. The fisherman's knot is a simple whip to join a hook to a line. The Carrick Bend is secure, cannot be "spilled" and doesn't put undue strain on the ropes, decreasing their strength.
carrick bend
Pulled taut. It is left loose only for demonstrational purposes.
Carrick mean a name.
According to the Ashley book of knots a "Carrick Bend" is properly finished when pulled tight. Also the most secure way, when used at sea, is to have the bitter ends opposite or opposed to each other.Think about it. It will not be proper if it is left in the "decorative" state. It use is to join two hawsers (large mooring lines/ropes) together.
Carrick Furnace was created in 1828.
Lewis Carrick was born in 1806.
Phil Carrick was born in 1952.
Alexander Carrick was born in 1882.
Alexander Carrick died in 1966.
Pat Carrick was born in 1941.
Samuel Carrick died in 1809.