The pipe was, of course, used for "hoist away" and "vast heaving." Members of the crew did the hoisting, and it is from the aid they rendered in tending the side that the custom originated of having a certain number of men always in attendance.
Umbhobho, kakade, wawusetyenziselwa "ukunyusela kude" "nakubunzima obukhulu". Amalungu asenqanaweni enza unyuso, kwaye kusukela kuncedo abalunikezelayo ekulondolozeni icala apho lisuka khona isiko lokuba nenani elithile lamadoda ngalo lonke ixesha kusiziwa apha.