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Original text She has a temporary tackle on the main and fore course yards for lifting cargo into the hold.
Original text This four masted bark was intended to be the largest clipper ever, but there was a devastating fire as she was being rigged. After the fire she was never rigged as she was designed; notice how short the masts are.
Original text This is the classic clipper look with single topsails, skysails and studdingsails flying on the starboard side. In another 5 years or so everyone changed to double topsails. The main course is set in an interesting way.
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