Note 20 — Chapter V · AMONG THE GALLAPAGOS ISLANDS AND AT GORGONA ROAD IN PERU.
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Boarding-nettings extended fore and aft above the gunwale to a proper height up the rigging, to prevent an enemy jumping aboard.
Anson says that, in addition to these, the gallion taken by him "was provided against boarding both by 'close quarters,' and a strong net of two inch rope laced over her waist, defended by half pikes."