A capstan is a vertical axel, rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to wind up ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle
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# Capstan (nautical), rotating machine used to control or apply force to another element. # Capstan (tape recorder), rotating spindles used to move recording tape. # Capstan (cigarette), a brand of British cigarette
The ship's company turned the capstan in order to raise the anchor
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Japanese Sailors Fencing with Capstan Bars - 1904 was released on: USA: 20 April 1904
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In ancient times, a capstan could typically lift anchors weighing between 1 to 3 tons, depending on its size and the number of crew members operating it. The mechanical advantage provided by the capstan allowed a small crew to exert significant force, making it easier to raise heavy anchors from the seabed. However, the exact lifting capacity varied based on the design and construction of the capstan.
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