Mechanisms — ship rigging

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Hermaphrodite Brig diagram
Hermaphrodite Brig Mechanism Explained: Sail Plan, Rigging Diagram, and Helm Balance
Hermaphrodite brig explained — square-rigged foremast, fore-and-aft mainmast. Learn rig mechanics, sail balance, and historical use in coastal trade.
Full-rigged Ship diagram
Full-rigged Ship Mechanism Explained: Square Rig Sail Plan, Bracing Diagram, and Driving Force
How a full-rigged ship works — square sails on three or more masts, sail plan geometry, driving force calculations, and named examples from naval and...