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Niagara 1812

The line you point out is a footrope used when worling the mizzen/gaff sail. They are called "crane lines." Here is the definition from my "Eagle Seamanship: Square-rigger Sailing"" handbook: "CRANE LINES - Athwartship cables for men to work between the shrouds. ....similar to ratlines."
 
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