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What are the masts of a sailing ship called?

The first mast from the bow of the sailing ship is called the fore mast, the second is the main mast (multi-masted ships can have 2-3 main masts that differ in serial number). The third (closest to the stern) is the mizzen mast.

On large sailing ships, the masts are usually composite and are made of three parts fastened with yokes: the lower mast (passes through the deck and is attached to the keel), above it is the topmast, then the topmast.

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