 An early use of the taut-line hitch name is found in Howard W. Riley's 1912 "Knots, Hitches, and Splices", although it is shown in the rolling hitch form and suggested for use as a stopper.Ashley uses the name midshipman's hitch for this variation.Based on rolling hitch #1735, this version is considered the most secure but may be more difficult to adjust after being heavily loaded.