Moonraker

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A moonraker, also known as a moonsail, hope-in-heaven, or hopesail, is a square sail flown immediately above a skysail on the royal masts of a square rigged sailing ship.

Moonrakers are relatively unusual sails only used on ships built primarily for speed.

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Synonyms:
Moonsail, Hope-in-Heaven, Hopesail
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