| Three sails are carried on the bowsprit along with the spritsail that hangs from the spritsail yard. |
| As with the bobstay chains were used for the bowsprit shrouds from about 1850, which were set up with hearts or rigging screws. |
| Without the support of the bowsprit, the long spar that extends forward from the bow of the ship, there was no support for the masts. |
| The innermost part of the bowsprit, from which the forestaysail flies, is called the heel. |
| The bowsprit is set up with double chain bobstays and double chain bowsprit shrouds. |
| If brute force isn't your forte, you're also encouraged to take the helm, visit the engine room or walk out on the bowsprit. |
