Some brigs have the gaff sail rigged on a separate mast just a bit astern of the main mast. This mast is called the snow mast, and such a brig is called a snow brig.
The brig with her two fully squared rigged masts possessed some unique sailing qualities, and a skilled master could manouver her with great ease and elegance; a brig could for instance turn around almost on the spot!
Brigs that are currently in service include the Astrid and the Royalist.
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