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Whaleship Rigging Diagrams

Diagram of 19th century square-rigged ship's rigging by Patrick M. Royce, from the 8th edition of his book Sailing Illustrated (Marina del Ray: Western Marine, 1986). Image provided courtesy of ProStar Publications.



Diagram of 19th century square-rigged ship's sails by Patrick M. Royce, from the 8th edition of his book Sailing Illustrated (Marina del Ray: Western Marine, 1986). Image provided courtesy of ProStar Publications.

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"The Spars and Rigging of a Ship," from The Seamen's Friend (Boston, 1841) by Richard Henry Dana. Image provided courtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

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