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

Fore Staysail

Sea Terms

The first head sail forward of the foremast, setting on the fore stay. (See Staysail.)

Schooner under jib, forestaysail, whole foresail and double-reefed mainsail — foretopmast housed
Schooner under jib, forestaysail, whole foresail and double-reefed mainsail — foretopmast housed
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