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Merchant Brig or Merchant Ship
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Zoe | Report | 28 Jan 2005 15:37 |
***WARNING - GIRL QUESTION*** Have a will which lists someone as Captain of the Merchant Brig Queen Charlotte - whats the difference between a brig and a ship? (if their is one) |
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Geoff | Report | 28 Jan 2005 15:45 |
Brig - a two masted square rigger Brigantine has a similar definition In plain English, a particular type of ship. |
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Zoe | Report | 28 Jan 2005 15:48 |
cheers Geoff wanted to make sure the old fella wasn't sailing from Engand to Australia in something the size of a gondola |