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Re: Uncertain Definition of a Ship Type...?
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Sun, 7 May 2000 09:22:02 GMT
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On Sun, 7 May 2000, Bruce Schlickbernd (<Fu64x8.n2H@lugnet.com>) wrote
at 02:43:56
> In lugnet.pirates, Tony Priestman writes:
> > On Sat, 6 May 2000, Bruce Schlickbernd (<Fu5MI1.M3F@lugnet.com>) wrote
> > at 20:06:01
> >
> > > In lugnet.pirates, Shiri Dori writes:
> > > >
> > > > FWIW...
> > > >
> > > > From GuruNet:
> > > > "ketch (kĕch)
> > > > n. Nautical.
> > > > A two-masted fore-and-aft-rigged sailing vessel with a mizzenmast stepped
> > > > aft of a taller mainmast but
> > > > forward of the rudder."
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> >
> >
> > > If the mizzenmast was placed
> > > aft of the of the rudder (and most likely it would be a smaller mast than on • a
> > > ketch), it would be a yawl.
> >
> > I'm curious now.
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> > If a mast is aft of the rudder, isn't it in the sea?
> > --
> > Tony Priestman
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> That entirely depends on where the rudder is in relation to the extreme above-
> waterline stern. If you have sufficient rear overhang, the rudder-post (which
> is what counts here) will be forward of that. I've always felt yawls look
> particularly inelegant, but I have no idea what its advantages and
> disadvantages are.
Ah. Didn't think of that. Thanks.
Given that the rudder was generally not very good for manoeuvring,
having a sail as far back as possible increases the leverage applied to
the centre of rotation, and thus makes your ship go in circles faster.
--
Tony Priestman
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