the ship
Bobstays (standing)
Its purpose is to counteract the upward tension on the bowsprit from the jibs and forestay
Top Gallant Mast
Later full rigged ships split the topsail (and often the topgallant sail) for easier handling. They thus fly two topsails (and possibly two topgallant sails) per mast. The lower topgallant sail is immediately above the upper topsail.
Main Deck
The principal deck of a vessel; in some ships the highest deck of the hull, usually but not always the weather deck; in sailing warships often a deck under the upper deck
Mizzen Mast
The third mast aft on a sailing vessel having three or more masts
Top Mast
The topmast is semi-permanently attached to the upper front of the lower mast, at the top
Quarter Deck
a raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship. Traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship's colours were kept. This led to its use as the main ceremonial and reception area on board, and the word is still used to refer to such an area on a ship or even in naval establishments on land.
Bowlines (running)
a rope running forward from the middle of a square sail's weather edge to the bow, used to keep the sail taut when the ship is sailing into the wind. a knot used in making a loop that will not slip or tighten under tension.
Bowsprit (standing)
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel, esp a sailing vessel, used to carry the headstay as far forward as possible
Standing Rigging
comprises the fixed lines, wires, or rods, which support each mast or bowsprit on a sailing vessel and reinforce those spars against wind loads transferred from the sails. Supports mast and bowsprit
Running Rigging
is the rigging of a sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering, shaping and controlling the sails on a sailing vessel. Moveable elements that adjust the sails- position and shape
Buntlines (running)
ne of the ropes toggled to the footrope of a sail, used to haul up to the yard the body of the sail when taking it in
Stern
the back or aft-most part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter rail to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship.
Port (Larboard)
the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.
Fore mast
the mast of a ship nearest the bow
Stem (bow)
the most forward part of a boat or ship's bow and is an extension of the keel itself. It is often found on wooden boats or ships, but not exclusively.
Yard Arms
the outer extremity of a ship's yard, cross bar that the sail hangs on
Main Mast
the principal mast of a ship, typically the second mast in a sailing ship of three or more masts
Starboard
the right-hand side, facing forward
Fore Castle
the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast, or the forward part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters