What were loose coils of rope used for on navy ships in 1800s? Obvs rope was used for a lot of things (rigging etc.) but why do you always see loose, unattached

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What were loose coils of rope used for on navy ships in 1800s

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What were loose coils of rope used for on navy ships in 1800s

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