An interesting list of the types of rigs in use, in 1906, in North America, in use by the American Bureau of Shipping, effective November 1, 1898. Previously, that organization was known as the American Shipmasters’ Association.
- RIG1.
½ B.—Half Brig or Hermaphrodite
4M.—Four Masts.
Bg.—Brig., but not necessarily a Brigantine.
Bk.—Bark.
Bkt.—Barkentine.
Brg.—Barge.
C. B.—Centre Board.
Elvr.—Elevator.
Glt. .—Galliot.
Kch.—Ketch.
Plc.—Polacca.
S. W.—Side-wheel Steamer.
S.—Ship.
Sch.—Schooner.
Scw.—Screw Steamer.
Slp.—Sloop.
Str.—Stern-wheel Steamer.
T.—Topsail.
Trn.—Tern, or Schooner of three masts.
Yct.—Yacht.
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- Source: American Bureau of Shipping, New York. 1906. Record of American and Foreign Shipping; to Provide a Standard American Classification of Vessels. ↩︎
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