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Lateen rigs

Scope note

Use for rigs generally characterized by a single mast, a triangular sail whose forward edge is sharply raked aft and is attached to a right spar or yard which in turn is attached to the mast, and a boom that extends forward of the mast. CFCPSS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000237977

Broader Terms used

fore-and-aft rigs

Term used for

rigs, lateen

Equivalent Terms used

lateen rig

Created

13yrs ago

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