Sailing

Not all have been charted, explored and counted, but there are many thousands of various sizes.

There are several definitions: Barge - A cargo vessel that does not have its own method of propulsion. It has to be pulled or pushed by another vessel, usually a tug. Barge - A small boat used to ferry personnel back and forth between the ship and the shore. "The Admirals's barge was fully manned by sailors in their dress whites."

Sir Francis Drake. Apex.

around £650,000.50

Historically, they are referred to as "four-cornered" sails.

It depends :-)

In good conditions you could reasonably expect 10 knots, but no more than 15 knots. For sail boats top speed is related to the length of the boat. The longer the boat the faster it can go (ignoring factors such as total weight and sail area) before it starts to plane (front half lifted out of water which does not work in large boats unlike a small dingy or powerboat which can plane with no problems).

Wind power

The Henley Regatta is an annual race held on the Thames. See the link below for more information.

The head and starboard side is toward you

barque

Caravels were popular in the 15th and 16th centuries, mostly with the British and Spanish. They were lighter than other ships of the era, less costly, and, when rigged with a lateen sail, could come more close to the wind that square riggers.

The larger sail area causes a larger foil to pull the boat faster.

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sailer of a light fast vessel

A clevis and shackle are essential components in rigging, commonly used to connect and secure various rigging elements such as ropes, chains, and cables. The clevis is a U-shaped device with a pin that allows for quick attachment and detachment, while the shackle acts as a fastening mechanism, providing a strong connection point. Together, they facilitate load management and ensure safety in lifting and securing operations. Their ease of use and reliability make them vital in applications ranging from construction to marine activities.

I like "freedom".

Starboard (right side).

red

Without seeing the actual configuration there isn't enough information to make a decision. Am I seeing the port side aspect of of the vessel? A port side running light at 112.5 degrees and a masthead light at 225 degrees? Where are the lights in relation to each other?

Also with the information you have given it could be a a fishing vessel other than trawling, underway, not making way (red over white). OR it could be a pilot boat underway, engaged in pilotage duty (white over red).

The rear of the ship is called the "stern". The front is called the "bow". The rear direction in a ship is "aft". (head "aft" to get to the "stern").

It's important to have a clear rule that everyone in the world understands, to prevent collisions.

correct answer is sponson However a canoe is actually a displacement hull and usually dose not have a sponson. The answer is "Sponson" I am not 100% certain but a 'flotation tank' comes to mind.

Depending on the size of the mast most often a crane is used. Some smaller boats have deck stepped masts and can be put up by securing the base and raising the mast by hand, a halyard may also be used to assist. The process of putting up the mast is called stepping the mast. The two main styles are deck stepped or keel stepped, a deck stepper sits on the cabin house top and a keel stepped passes through the cabin top. The mast sits on a mast step and where it passes through the cabin house is the mast partner

Esteban de Dorantes traveled with Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca to explore Florida, Texas, and other parts of the Southwest.