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.
Related Topics:
Sailing vessel - Fore-and-aft - Mast - Dutch - 16th - 17th century - American Revolution
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