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

Topmast

Sea Terms

The second mast above the deck, or the mast next above the lower mast. They are named according to their situation, as fore, main and mizzen topmast.

Masts, spars, etc. — single-tree lower mast, topmast, topgallant mast, lower yard, topsail yard, topgallant yard and royal yard
Masts, spars, etc. — single-tree lower mast, topmast, topgallant mast, lower yard, topsail yard, topgallant yard and royal yard
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