The Nautical Encyclopedia

Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

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Spencer

Sea Terms

Speronare A lateen rigged boat of Italy, having two masts.

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2026 Editor's Note: The spencer — a gaff trysail on a square-rigger's fore or main — faded with the rig, but storm trysails, its working descendants, are still required equipment for offshore racing yachts. (Ed: BR 2026-06-04)

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