Wire rope
It is recommended that for efficient lashing purposes
wire ropes should be round-stranded, flexible and not
so great in diameter as to make their use cumbersome.
The most common of such general purpose wires is
16mm diameter (2" circumference) of 6x12
construction galvanised round strand with 7 fibre cores
having a certificated minimum breaking load of 7.74
tonnef (tonnes force). This is the cheapest wire for its
size, will turn easily around thimbles and lashing points,
can be spliced or bulldog gripped without difficulty and
is easily handled.
Other wires of different construction and of varying
sizes or strength may be needed for particular lashing
purposes and the certificated minimum breaking load
should always be verified before taking such wires into
use.