Brig - Wikipedia
A brig is a type of sailing vessel defined by its rig: two masts which are both square-rigged. Brigs originated in the second half of the 18th century and were a common type of smaller merchant vessel or warship from then until the latter part of the 19th century.
Brigantine - Wikipedia
The gaff-rigged mainsail on a brigantine distinguishes it from the brig, which is principally square-rigged on both masts. In addition to the different sail configuration, the brigantine's mainmast is made from two parts and equal to that of a schooner, a quite long mast and a top mast.
Schooner - Wikipedia
A schooner (/ ˈ s k uː n ər / SKOO-nər) [1] is a type of sailing vessel defined by its rig: fore-and-aft rigged on all of two or more masts and, in the case of a two-masted schooner, the foremast generally being shorter than the mainmast.
Guide to Understanding Sail Rig Types (with Pictures)
2023年9月17日 · If you look at a boat with two masts and it has a foremast, it's most likely either a schooner or a brig. It's easy to recognize a foremast: the foremast is smaller than the aft mast. If the aft mast is smaller than the front mast, it is a sail plan with a mizzenmast.
The 15 Different Types of Sailing Ships
2023年10月11日 · The Schooner sailing vessel, with an average size of 46m (152 feet) in length, was developed in the early 17th century and first used by the Dutch. The ship came with fore and aft sails and they were created to operate in the toughest of wind and ocean conditions.
Brig | Sailing, Rigging, Masts | Britannica
Brig, two-masted sailing ship with square rigging on both masts. Brigs were used for both naval and mercantile purposes. As merchant vessels, they plied mostly coastal trading routes, but oceanic voyages were not uncommon; some brigs were even used for whaling and sealing.
Frigates, Brigs, Sloops, Schooners, and the Early Continental Navy's ...
2014年12月13日 · The seven ships included 24-gun frigates Alfred and Columbus, 14-gun brigs Andrew Doria (Andrea Doria) and Cabot, and three schooners, Hornet, Wasp and Fly. The Continental Congress had a very limited role in mind for the navy.
Age of Sail, Maritime History, Naval Warfare - Britannica
Brigantine, two-masted sailing ship with square rigging on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigging on the mainmast. The term originated with the two-masted ships, also powered by oars, on which pirates, or sea brigands, terrorized the Mediterranean in the 16th century.
Brig vs Schooner - What's the difference? - WikiDiff
In nautical terms the difference between brig and schooner is that brig is a two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast while schooner is a sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.
Sailing Ship Rigs - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Brig, a two masted vessel square rigged on both masts. The brig is a very old and efficient sailing rig, and the class was still in use up to the very end of commercial sailing ships. Only a few brigs were built in Nova Scotia yards, but they were very common in European waters.