Lateen « Back to Glossary Index A lateen (or latin) rig has a triangular sail hung from a long yard. The yard is set fore-and-aft at an angle and extends forward and aft of the mast. Compare to settee and spritsail. References: Wikipedia Related Articles: Glossary: BélandreGlossary: CourseCulé and ChataDouble Dugout Tobacco CanoeEdit Collection ItemGlossary: FeluccaHMS VictoriaHocheLion’s WhelpMary, an English royal yachtModelsMuscongus Bay Lobster SmackOlympia, USS (C-6)PioneerGlossary: PolaccaPrince, HMSSan FelipeGlossary: SetteeStar of IndiaSteam EnginesSwordfishWasaWild GooseGlossary: XebecXebec« Back to Glossary Index
