___|_|_
\_____/ Mast cap.
| | |
| | |
| | |
_|_|_|_
\_____/ Trestletree.
| |
| |


Each mast also sports net-like rigging from the lowest
trestletree to the deck. These are called "shrouds".





TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST





PREFACE



I am unwilling to present this narrative to the public without a
few words in explanation of my reasons for publishing it. Since