Sails
Sea Terms
The canvas suspended from yards, spread by gaffs and booms, and hoisted upon stays. The first are called square-sails, the second fore-and-aft sails, and the third staysails. (Look under various headings.)
The canvas suspended from yards, spread by gaffs and booms, and hoisted upon stays. The first are called square-sails, the second fore-and-aft sails, and the third staysails. (Look under various headings.)