Horizontal spars that support the foot (bottom) or head (top) of various sails.
The masting and rigging system is divided into two primary categories:
The vertical and horizontal poles that provide the framework for the sails.
Vertical spars, such as the Main Mast , Fore Mast , and Mizzen Mast , which may be composed of a single piece or multiple sections (lower, topmast, and topgallant).
The system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support and manipulate the spars and sails.