Anatomy of a Ship PT.1

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Rigging: a system of rope, wires and chains that support and operate the masts, sails, booms and yards

Mast: a large pole resin above the deck that supports sails and rigging

Foremast: the front mast

Mainmast: middle, the primary mast on a ship

Mizzenmast: the aftermost mast

Sail: a large piece of material like cloth, set on the mast and used to speed up sailing by being placed in the wind

Aft: rear section of the ship

Bow: the front part of the ship

Deck: horizontal platform covering a hull

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