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On 01/11/2020 20:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 01/11/2020 16:49, Jethro_uk wrote:
AFAICR hemp is natural and vulnerable to damp.


That would be why prior to chains it was used exclusively by the Royal
Navy and all merchant ships, then


Getting wet and then being dried is not damp.

Bill