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A '''brig''' was a two masted '''square-rigged''' sailing vessel which also carried a large [[gaff-rig|gaff]] sail (brig-sail or [[spanker]]) on the aft mast (mainmast). It also carried '''staysails''' (gibs) from the foremast to the bowsprit and late in its career was capable of setting '''studdingsails''' on extensions to the yards which, allied with the a narrow hull and sharp (or clipper) bow,  gave the brig a fair turn of speed in the right conditions.

A '''brig''' was a two masted '''square-rigged''' sailing vessel which also carried a large [[gaff-rig|gaff]] sail (brig-sail or [[spanker]]) on the aft mast (mainmast). It also carried '''staysails''' (gibs) from the foremast to the bowsprit and late in its career was capable of setting '''studdingsails''' on extensions to the yards which, allied with the a narrow hull and sharp (or clipper) bow,  gave the brig a fair turn of speed in the right conditions.

The brig grew out of the [[Mediterranean]] [[brigantine]] in the 16th to 17th centuries as a relatively short-haul cargo vessel suited to [[Atlantic] conditions. Being relatively small, it was relatively cheap to operate because of small harbour dues and ease of handling. It was also used by navies as a despatch and training vessel and carried up to about 20 guns.

The brig grew out of the [[Mediterranean]] [[brigantine]] in the 16th to 17th centuries as a relatively short-haul cargo vessel suited to [[Atlantic]] conditions. Being relatively small, it was relatively cheap to operate because of small harbour dues and ease of handling. It was also used by navies as a despatch and training vessel and carried up to about 20 guns.

In the 19th century longer voyages were made with brigs, frequently carrying freight and immigrants across the Atlantic to America. However, in the 1860s, this role began to be taken over by the larger [[barque]], although brigs were still being built well after the advent of steam.

In the 19th century longer voyages were made with brigs, frequently carrying freight and immigrants across the Atlantic to America. However, in the 1860s, this role began to be taken over by the larger [[barque]], although brigs were still being built well after the advent of steam.

External link: The sail plan of a standard brig can be seen here: http://www.ladynelson.org.au/ship  

External link: The sail plan of a standard brig can be seen here: http://www.ladynelson.org.au/ship  

[[Category: Sailing ship types]]

[[Category:Sailing ship types]]

A '''brig''' is also a holding cell onboard a [[ship]].

A '''brig''' is also a holding cell onboard a [[ship]].