Schooner

A schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts. Schooners were first used by the Dutch in the 16th or 17th century, and further developed in North America from the time of the American Revolution.

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[[Image:Rigging5.png|thumb|230px|Schooner rigging:

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1) Bowsprit, with martingale to the stem

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2) Fore-topmast-stay, jib and stay-foresail

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3) Fore-gaff-topsail

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4) Foresail and mainstays

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5) Main-gaff-topsail

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6) Mainsail

Sailing vessel: Sailing vessel can refer to:...

Fore-and-aft: Redirect Fore-and-aft rig...

Mast: A mast is a pole which holds a sail of a boat. See mast (sailing).In Naval tradition, a mast is a non judicial disciplinary hearing. See mast (naval)A radio mast is a pole or lattice tower which carries an antenna or aerial. See also List of masts.MAST is an acronymn for Mega Ampere Spherical Tokama...

Schooner related Images and Photos (experimental)

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The Schooner Yacht 'Cambria' 188 Tons Racing off Ryde 1868	A Schooner of the Royal Yacht Squadron off the Eddystone Lighthouse 1831	Sunset on Anchored Phinisi Schooner Komodo National Park Indonesia