Research: Abstract of the Napoleonic Era

Great Britain's Navy:

Typical Dimensions for Masts and Yards in the Napoleonic Era, Royal Navy

 
1st-Rate,
120 Guns
3rd-Rate
74 Guns
Frigate,
28 Guns
 
Diameter (in.)
Length (yd.)
Diameter
(in.)
Length
(yd.)
Diameter (in.)
Length
(yd.)
Mainmast
40
40
36
36
20
24
Bowsprit
37
25
34
22
21
14

Foremast
37
37
31
33
19
22
Main-yard
25
35
23
33
14
21
Mizzenmast
24
27
22
25
16
18
Maintopmast
21
23
19
22
13
14
Maintopsail-yard
15
25
14
23
6
9
Jib-boom
15
17
14
16
9
11
Maintopgallantmast
12
11
11
11
7
7



Source:

Mariner's Mirror (38)1, Feb. 1952

 

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