bowsprit-cap

Then, as the round black stern of the steamer scraped the lee bow of the ship, jib-guys parted, and the jib-boom itself went, snapping at the bowsprit-cap, with the last bite the ship made at the steamer she was helping.

"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Morgan Robertson 1888

"I say, Perth, I've been a good boy for more than a week, and I begin to be ashamed of myself for my want of activity," said Wilton, who had seated himself on the bowsprit-cap, while his companion was reclining on the flying jib.

Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim Oliver Optic 1859

Having let go the halliards, and eased off the sheets, hauling away on the down-hauler; and having got it down on the bowsprit-cap, though nearly blown out of the bolt-ropes, stowing it away in the foretopmast staysail-netting.

Old Jack William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

I can see her bowsprit-cap hen she lifts; and half an hour ago I only saw her foreyard.

Frank Mildmay The Naval Officer Frederick Marryat 1820

I can see her bowsprit-cap when she lifts; and half an hour ago I only saw her foreyard.

Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Frederick Marryat 1820