Verrill, A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt), 1871-1954 · New York [etc.] D. Appleton and company · leaf 65
had its own stays and shroudsand between the masts triangular, jib-like sails knownas staysails were set. These were named after themasts to which the upper ends were attached and thusthe staysail which extended downward from the topof the topgallant mast was a topgallant staysail, etc. It will… … Hull, Spars and Rigging of a ShipI—Jib boom. 2—Bowsprit. 3—Dolphin-striker or martingale. 4—Cathead. 5—Capstan. 6—Cable. 7—Stem or Cutwater. 8—Hawse-pipe or hawse-hole. 9—Starboard bow. 10—Starboardbeam. 11—Waterline. 12—Starboard quarter. 13—Rudder.14—Rudder post. 15—Counter. 16—Deck house or…
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