brig
brig n The rig of a sailing vessel was known by her sails. A birg could never be a full-rigged she must have three masts and be square rigged on all three. [sentences apparently garble] A brig has only two masts and to qualify for the name, she must be square rigged on both. PRINTED ITEM WK Not used...
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/6242 |
Summary: | brig n The rig of a sailing vessel was known by her sails. A birg could never be a full-rigged she must have three masts and be square rigged on all three. [sentences apparently garble] A brig has only two masts and to qualify for the name, she must be square rigged on both. PRINTED ITEM WK Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp |
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