Sailors hauling, the big four-sheave block of the Arab dhow's halyard purchase is visible at centre right

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Size: 5110px × 3424px
Location: Indian Ocean
Photo credit: © Marion Kaplan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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