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The
Brigantine usually had only two masts with two sails rigged to each mast. |
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The Frigate |
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The Frigate had
three masts, a raised forecastle, and a
quarterdeck . This ship carried anywhere from 24 - 38 guns.
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Caravel |
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The
Caravel was usually used by the Spanish and
Portugese as a trading ship. They were about 80
feet long. |
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The
Schooner |
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Schooners
had a narrow hull and two masts. Its two main sails were large and smaller sails were placed at the bow
and stern. This ship had a large bowsprit. |
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The
Carrack |
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The Carrack
usually had three masts sticking up from the deck. It’s sails were square. |
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