Panter
Kedge Anchor.
A tiller is the name of the handle attached to the rudder, used to steer a boat.
The vertical "stick" is the mast and the horizontal "stick" is called the boom.
The term "painter" for a rope on a boat originates from the Old French word "penteur," meaning to hang or to suspend. In maritime usage, a painter is a line attached to the bow of a small boat, allowing it to be tied to a dock or another vessel. It provides a convenient way to secure the boat or pull it along when needed. The name reflects its practical function in handling and maneuvering small boats.
Do you mean "tying the knot"? That means getting married.
A painter line is the name of the small line used to secure a small boat. It is fastened to a ring fixed to the deck at the forward end of the boat, or it may be secured by a shackle fastened to the for'd gunwale. It is usually about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter depending on the size of the boat.
tying strings? It could be a bale.
Harpoon? Speargun? Both of these weapons use a spear-like projectile, with a line attached for easy retrieval.
The rescue ship was the Cunard-Line Carpathia who was captained by Arthur Rostron.
The boat's name was never mentioned.
A shuttle. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_(weaving)
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