A brig is a type of sailing vessel defined by its rig: two masts which are both square-rigged. Brigs originated in the second half of the 18th century and were a common type of smaller merchant …

Nov 3, 2007 · This is a very small square-rigged brig (7'9" LOD) based on a simple pram hull and using simple S&G plywood construction. I built her to introduce my daughter to the joys of …

Oct 11, 2023 · The brig is a two-masted sailing ship that was originally built in the 18th century with square rigging on both masts and sometimes had a spanker on the aft mast. The length …

Brig sails are named after the masts to which they are attached. Those attached to the main mast are called the mainsail; above that the main topsail and above that the main topgallant sail. …

A gun-brig was a small brig-rigged warship that enjoyed popularity in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, during which large numbers were purchased or built.

Jun 10, 2022 · Welcome to another episode of the ships of Naval Action! Today we take a quick look at a small, agile and very succesful historical ship, the brig!----------...

Jul 9, 2024 · The word brig is a shortened form of brigantine, “a small, two-masted ship” with large, square sails. These speedy sailing vessels were extremely common until the late 1800s, …

Jul 12, 2010 · Brig sails are named after the masts to which they are attached: the mainsail; above that the main topsail; above that the main topgallant sail; and occasionally a very small …

In general, brigs were small to medium size merchant vessels, generally ranging between 80 and 120 feet in hull length.

Aug 6, 2024 · Is there such a thing as a very small petrol or maybe diesel (not electric) inboard engine, perhaps 7 HP, which could be fitted to an equally small traditional dinghy, about 10' x …