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Subject: Re: [OM] IMGs: Newly Digitised Shackleton Photos
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2015 08:19:51 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
>That is an interesting rig, Chris.  I wonder how easy was it to raise 
>the sails on the foremast, and how efficient the resulting configuration 
>in different angles of wind.
>

     The square-rigged foremast sails can give you an advantage when running 
before the wind, whereas the gaff-rigged sails are more effective when running 
abeam.  The steam auxiliary engine makes it easier when in harbour.  Not a very 
effective or efficient configuration in any situation, but very versatile.


Chris

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro 
     - Hunter S. Thompson
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