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CDR_Ret
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CDR_Ret's post in Late 19th or Early 20th Century Running Rigging was marked as the answer
Here's my two cents:
My Galilee was an 1890s-vintage US-West Coast brigantine. As-built, her standing rigging was steel cable. For the DTM charter (1905--1908), her mast standing rigging was swapped for arctic-service hemp rope to reduce her magnetic signature. Photos of her prior-to and early into her DTM charter period showed rope running rigging throughout except for light chain sheets for the jibs. The foremast yard tye-lifts were of heavier chain, which were retained even during the DTM charter period. Some of the heavier service running rigging for the main boom, like pendants and lifts, may have been wire. Hard to tell from the photos.
Hope this helps.
Terry
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CDR_Ret's post in Galilee's Mainsail was marked as the answer
Ah, this explanation makes more sense. I was viewing the term "triangular sail" in a much narrower way than necessary. And I probably gave the spreader/batten or whatever we can call it more significance than needed.
Appreciate the clear and complete clarification, Bob.
Terry
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