Definition of Topmasts. Meaning of Topmasts. Synonyms of Topmasts

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Topmasts. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Topmasts and, of course, Topmasts synonyms and on the right images related to the word Topmasts.

Definition of Topmasts

Topmast
Topmast Top"mast, n. (Naut.) The second mast, or that which is next above the lower mast, and below the topgallant mast.

Meaning of Topmasts from wikipedia

- topsails. The main topmast carries the upper end of the main-topmast-staysail; a mizzen-topmast may carry the equivalent. The fore-topmast will carry a staysail...
- below it) in bringing the bow around when tacking. Unlike other topmasts, the sprit topmast, because of its odd angle, lacked a sheave. Instead, the short...
- fore topmast, fore topgallant mast Main-mast: the tallest mast, usually located near the center of the ship Sections: main-mast lower, main topmast, main...
- a gaff topsail on the main mast and a fisherman's staysail; in winter topmasts and their upper sails are taken down. Bluenose was one such example. Topsail...
- fixed vertically. In the Howe rig, the upper topsail yard slides on the topmast so it can be lowered in a few seconds to close reef the upper topsail....
- more pieces. They are (in order, from bottom up): The mast or the lower. Topmast Topgallant mast Royal mast, if ****ed On steel-masted vessels, the masts...
- Schooners typically have up to three jibs. The foremost one sets on the topmast forestay and is generally called the jib topsail, a second on the main...
- 1947–49. Sold in 1949 to Risdon, Beazley & Co, Southampton and renamed Topmast No 15. Sold in 1959 to Dutch buyers, renamed Phito in 1959 and converted...
- struck by a violent gale in the Gulf of Lion that carried away Vanguard's topmasts and foremast. The squadron bore up for Sardinia, Alexander taking Vanguard...
- fore-topmast staysail, forestaysail, and foresail. For staysails between the foremast and the mainmast (from bottom to top): main, main-topmast, main-topgallant...