In Britain, it means diddly. It means you're a male, presumably respectable. If you have no other title, then the overly-British will put esq. after your name on an envelope, etc. In America, I believe it's sometimes used after a lawyer's surname. However, I don't see it used much by U.S. lawyers.
This type was used on the Lifeboats of the RMS Titanic. Each arm must be rotated out manually; uses manila rope falls. Goose-neck shape to the arm that is swung out. Mechanical (obsolete) â This type is like the radial davit, but both arms are moved out at the same time using a screw system; uses manila rope falls.
Social Sciences. A tricing pendant is part of the rigging that allows lifeboats to be launched. The system to launch a lifeboat is complex and the tricing pendants play an essential role if the ship is heeling or laid over because of damage. To launch a lifeboat the boats must first be freed from the cradle straps called Gripes.