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Originally Posted by Airwaves
{snip} As for the throw bag that has come up in postings, it is required on USGCAux operational vessels under #23 of the operational requirements, it is officially called a "Heaving Line".
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Good to know the official definition for the throw bag. So now I have to ask ... if the bag mentioned is thrown to a "woman of ill repute" who's in distress ... is this where the term "Heave Ho" comes from ?
