Transom knot

A transom knot is a type of knot that is used to tie a boat or a ship to a dock or a pier. It is also called a bowline knot. When a boat or a ship is tied to a dock, it needs to be secured in such a way that it doesn't move away from the dock. That's where the transom knot comes into play.

To make a transom knot, you first need to make a loop in the rope. That's like making a circle with the rope. Then, you take the end of the rope and pass it through the loop. This is like creating a tunnel with the rope. After that, you need to take the end of the rope and bring it back up through the tunnel from underneath. This is like having a big balloon go through a small hole and then come back up from underneath.

Finally, you need to pull the ends of the rope to tighten the knot. This is like tightening the string on a balloon. The knot will become very strong and secure once you pull it tight. Then, you can tie the other end of the rope to the dock or the pier to keep the boat or the ship from moving.

So, that's what a transom knot is and how it is made. It is a very important knot for anyone who wants to tie a boat or a ship to a dock or a pier.