The Rigging of Ships in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720

book summary

It describes and depicts in detail how 17th-century English, French, Dutch and other European trading ships and warships were rigged from stem to stern throughout this colorful period in maritime history.
CONTENTS:
List of Plates
The Lower Masts and Bowsprit
Trestle-Trees, Cross-Trees, Tops and Caps
Topmasts, Topgallants and Flastaffs
Yards and Stunsail Booms
Fittings on the Hull
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging of the Foresail and Mainsail
Running Rigging of the Topsails and Topgallants
Running Rigging of the Bowsprit
Running Rigging of the Mizzen
Staysail and Stunsail Gear
SailsRunning Rigging of the Mizzen
Staysail and Stunsail Gear
Sails
Principal Authorities
Index