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What is a ship's prison called?

The interior area of the ship used to detain prisoners & stowaways, and to punish delinquent crew members is known as the brig. The brig usually resembles a prison-cell with bars and a locked, hinged door.On the other hand, a ship dedicated to containing prisoners may be called a prison hulk.==========Note that the term "brig" is carried over to all Naval prisons - even those ashore.


Who were the generals in the Battle of Gettysburg?

# Union Generals Major General George G. Meade Major General Joseph Hooker Brig. General John Buford Major General John F. Reynolds Major General Lysander Cutler Brig. General Solomon Meredith Major General Abner Doubleday Major General Oliver O. Howard Brig. General Thomas Rowley Brig. General John C. Robinson Brig. General Francis C. Barlow Brig. General Adolph bon Steinwehr Major General Winfield S. Hancock Major General Daniel Sickles Brig. General Andrew A. Humphrey Major General David B. Birney Brig. General John C. Caldwell Brig. General Gouverneur K. Warren Brig. General George S. Greene Brig. General David McM Gregg George A. Custer Brig. General Judson Kilpatrick Brig. General Elon J. Farnsworth 2. Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee Lt. General James Longstreet Lt. General Richard S. Ewell Lt. General A.P. Hill Major General J.E.B. Stuart Major General Jubal Early Brig. General J. Johnson Pettigrew Major General Henry Heth Brig. General James J. Archer Brig. Genral Joseph R. Davis Major General William Dorsey Pender Major General Robert E. Rodes Brig. General Alfred Iverson Major General John Bell Hood Major General Richard H. Anderson Major General Edward "Allegheny" Johnson Brig. General Evander Law Brig. General Wade Hampton.


What was the largest mortar used in combat?

The 36 inch French Monster Mortar used at Antwerp in 1832.


Who were the generals at the Battle of Cape Girardeau?

Confederate Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke and U.S. Brig. Gen. John McNeil.


What is a two-masted sailing vessel called?

A brig is one type of two-masted sailing vessel. More specifically, a brig is a vessel with two square-rigged masts. This means that the two masts have square sails, as opposed to a vessel that is bermuda-rigged (triangle-shaped sails). There are other types of two-masted sailing vessels: Brigantine Brig or Brig-schooner Ketch Koch (type not based on rigging) Schooner Yawl. Of these, the ketch, schooner, and yawl still remain somewhat popular today.

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what do you ride on a brig?

BRIG boats can be used to take it slow and island hop or used to pull wakeboarders with a significant payload. That is the beauty of BRIG, outfit it depending on what kind of adventure is desired, and choose a vessel that best suits your on water lifestyle.


How do you spell brig?

The word is spelled brig, just as you spelled it. The soldier spent months in the brig for several offenses.


Is the Golden Gates Brig the largest brig in the USA?

Yes


What is Ried-Brig's population?

Ried-Brig's population is 1,860.


When was The Brig created?

The Brig was created on 2007-05-02.


When was The Brig - play - created?

The Brig - play - was created in 1964.


When was Stranded Brig created?

Stranded Brig was created in 1934.


How tall is Brig Owens?

Brig Owens is 5' 11".


If you were riding on a brig what vehicle would it be?

A brig is a type of sailing vessel.


What is Brig Owens's birthday?

Brig Owens was born on February 16, 1943.


When was Brig Owens born?

Brig Owens was born on February 16, 1943.


What Is US Brig Niagara?

the US. brig Niagara is Pennsylvania's state ship