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The main mast is the tallest of all masts on the ship.
If all masts are the same height, then the one with the top navigationlight is the main mast.
If there is only one mast, then that would be the main mast.
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The third mast on a vessel called?
Fore-mast: the first mast, or the mast fore of the main-mast.Main-mast: the tallest mast, usually located near the center of the ship.Mizzen-mast: the third mast, or the mast immediately aft of the main-mast.(information from wikipedia)
What is galleon poles?
A galleon 'pole' is called a mast, just like on other ships. There are different names for a mast depending on its location on the ship and the number of masts. Main, mid, aft, mizzen, jigger. Not necessarily in that order.
What is the shorter mast on the boat?
The shorter mast ahead of the main is the foremast. The shorter mast abaft the main is the mizzen mast. On four or more masted boats -- I don't know.
What is a Four letter word for a ships mast?
sail
What ship has sails the gondola or the yawl?
The ship or boat with sails is the yawl, which will typically have 2 sails, the main mast for the main sail and mizzen mast. A yawl is defined as a boat with the mizzen mast aft of the rudder post. A boat with two masts, a main mast and a mizzen mast with the mizzen mast forward of the rudder post is a ketch.
What does mizzamast mean?
IF you meant the 'mizzen mast' - in relation to sailing - it's the mast immediately aft (or behind) the main mast.
A look out platform high on a ships mast?
It's called a crows nest.
What is the Mast in front of a ship?
The front mast is called the Foremast. Sometimes it is called the mizzen mast.
What are the parts of a clipper ship?
Mizzen Mast,Foremast,Main Mast,Rudder,Bow,Stern
What is a mast?
Those tall poles on sailing ships that are responsible for holding the sails aloft.
Where is the sail on a ship?
Between the mast and the boom. On ships with one mast, itt is located directly between port and starboard, and more towards the bow than the stern.
What is the name of the part that main sails are attached?
a mast
