The Bliss resembles the Rocket log in shape, and is secured to the taffrail by a rope or slung.
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The two principal American taffrail logs are the Negus and Bliss (Messrs Norie and Wilson).
3
To enable the indications of the log register on the taffrail to be recorded in the chart room or any other part of the vessel as desired, a chart room electric register has been introduced.