Aftercastle (or sterncastle, sometimes aftcastle) is the stern structure behind the
mizzenmast and above the transom on large sailing
Kaynak: AftercastleA yawl (from Dutch jol) is a two-masted sailing craft similar to a sloop or cutter but with an additional mast (
mizzenmast or mizzen
Kaynak: YawlIt was usually square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast and lateen -rigged on the
mizzenmast . Carracks were ocean-going ships: large
Kaynak: CarrackFor example, the
mizzenmast is abaft the mainmast . Its antonym is before or, in a more clumsy form, forward of. Aft also describes the
Kaynak: AftRoyals were introduced around the turn of the 18th century, but were not usually flown on the
mizzenmast until the end of that century It
Kaynak: Royal (sail)Rose then modified the boat, including the addition of a
mizzenmast , to sail single-handed around the world. He attempted to start this
Kaynak: Alec RoseFor example, the
mizzenmast is abaft the mainmast . Its antonym is after or, in a more clumsy form, aft of. Forward also describes the
Kaynak: Forward (aircraft)The Spanish frigate having lost her
mizzenmast at around 8pm hauled down her colours, and then was taken possession of by the Success.
Kaynak: Action of 16 March 1782Her foremast was removed and replaced by her
mizzenmast ; her mainmast was moved aft in place of the
mizzenmast and searchlight s were
Kaynak: Russian cruiser Gromoboilost her foretopmast, mainmast and
mizzenmast, and with her bowsprit and foremast wounded Courageux had also lost her main and
mizzenmasts.
Kaynak: Battle of Genoa (1795)He then ordered a full double-loaded broadside of grape and round shot fired, which took out Guerriere s
mizzenmast With her
mizzenmastKaynak: USS Constitution