| Notes: The following diagrams and data are for use in developing trial expert systems for educational purposes only and in no way is it suggested that this is an accuratelisting of such a classification. | ||
Classification of Sailing Ship Rigs |
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Full-Rigged Ship 3 or more masts. Square sails on all masts. |
Barque 3 or more masts. Square sails on first 2 masts only. |
Barquentine 3 or more masts. Square sails on first mast only. |
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Brig 2 masts only. Square sails on both masts. |
Brigantine 2 masts only. Square sails on first mast only. |
Staysail Schooner 3 or more masts. No square sails. |
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Schooner 2 masts only. No square sails. Foremast shorter that aftermast. |
Ketch 2 masts only. No square sails. Foremast taller than aftermast. Aftermast before rudder. |
Yawl 2 masts only. No square sails. Foremast taller than aftermast. Aftermast behind rudder. |
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Cutter 1 mast only. More than 1 foresail. |
Sloop 1 mast only. Only 1 foresail. |
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