The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Bowsprit

Sea Terms

A strong spar projecting outward over the stem of a vessel, and on which all, or a part, of the head sails are extended, according to the rig of the vessel.

Masts, spars, etc. — bowsprit, jib-boom, flying jib-boom, boom, load-boom, gaffs, studding-sail boom and studding-sail yard
Masts, spars, etc. — bowsprit, jib-boom, flying jib-boom, boom, load-boom, gaffs, studding-sail boom and studding-sail yard
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