Mizzen Stay
Sea Terms
The hemp or wire rope leading from the mizzen masthead to the mainmast near the deck, where it sets up. The mizzen mast is stayed (supported) by it, and on this stay the mizzen staysail is set. (See Stays.)
The hemp or wire rope leading from the mizzen masthead to the mainmast near the deck, where it sets up. The mizzen mast is stayed (supported) by it, and on this stay the mizzen staysail is set. (See Stays.)