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unusual facts about Gaff rig



Spirit of Bermuda

Fitted with Gaff rig, a combination of Gaff and Square rig, or Bermuda rig, they were used by Bermudian merchants, privateers and other seafarers.

A design with Bermuda rig was also favoured, although the majority of Bermuda sloops historically built probably were fitted with Gaff rig.


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