- A
foresail is one of a few
different types of sail set on the
foremost mast (foremast) of a
sailing vessel: A fore-and-aft sail set on the
foremast of...
-
mainsail is
engaging an
enemy vessel,
deploying a
foresail. A two-masted
merchant vessel with a
sizable foresail rigged on a
slightly inclined foremast is depicted...
- rig with
triangular sails fore and aft, or as a gaff-rig with
triangular foresail(s) and a gaff
rigged mainsail. In
naval terminology, "sloop-of-war" refers...
-
mainmast was
usually dispensed with to give a
dipping lug
foresail and a
standing lug mizzen. The
foresail tack
fastened to an iron
bumkin protruding from the...
- are
typically only
found on
schooners or ketches, and then only on the
foresail or mainsail.[citation needed] A
triangular fore-and-aft sail
called a jib-headed...
- windl**** is
below the tack of the
foresail and the
tackle at the foot of the forestay. In
striking the gear, the
foresail tack
tackle had to be cast off...
- transom. Its sail plan
consists of a
single mast with a main sail and two
foresails. Traditionally, the boat is
black (being
coated in pitch) and the sails...
- to
England from Bermuda,
stated that a
small vessel,
proceeding under foresail only, had been
sighted in
position 35.39 North, 59.28 West on Thursday...
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commanded by
Vasco da Gama as the São Gabriel, with six sails, a bowsprit,
foresail, mizzen,
spritsail and two topsails,
already had the
complete features...
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tensioned portion of the rope
would fasten the ship to the quay,
hoist a
foresail, lift a spar into
position on the mast or to
transfer cargo to or from...
