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Working a Tall Ship
Age 13 · Daily Life
On a tall sailing ship the crew is split into groups that handle different jobs. Apprentices, deck crew and rigging crew pull and hold ropes together to set and trim the sails.
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In the picture
- Apprentices on the shrouds: climbing the rope ladder up the mainmast
- Deck crew on a brace rope: hauling the line that swings a yard and its sail
- Rigging crew on the yard: handling the canvas of the foresail as it is set
- Helmsman at the wheel: steering while the sails are trimmed
Examples
- A tug-of-war team where everyone pulls the same rope at the same moment.
- A theatre crew: stagehands, actors and lighting operators, each doing a different job for one show.
Key takeaways
- Sails are set and trimmed by hauling ropes, not by an engine.
- Work aloft and work on deck depend on each other, so the crew must pull in time.
Quiz: Working a Tall Ship (Age 13)
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How are sails set and trimmed on a tall sailing ship?
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Why must the crew pull in time with one another?
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Which crew groups pull and hold ropes together to set and trim the sails?
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