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The rigging of the battleship is a marvel of its own. With three main masts—the mizzen, main, and fore—each supporting various sails, the ship employed a square-rigged design to harness wind power effectively.
Sustaining these massive structures and efficiently controlling the sails required intricate rigging systems. Shrouds provided lateral support, while stays assisted in stabilizing the masts. The complex network of ropes and pulleys allowed sailors to maneuver sails from the deck level, requiring coordination and teamwork during operations.