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Brigs

Scope note

Use for two-masted vessels carrying a full set of square sails on each mast, although the mainmast also carries a gaff-rigged spanker or driver sail; the mainmast is taller than the foremast.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233042

Narrower Terms used

snows

Equivalent Terms used

brig

Created

13yrs ago

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