fore-royal

Hermann (Nicholas) engaged in gnawing the whipping of the fore-royal brace.

Falk, by Joseph Conrad 2004

And why there was a black patch on the fore-royal.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

And in one corner of her fore-royal sail was a small black patch, a code sign, used only in emergencies and meaning “Important dispatches aboard.”

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

At that time we were under courses, topsails, top-gallant-sails, and a main-royal; our fore-royal mast was snugly stowed alongside the long-boat on deck, where, at that tempestuous season, the main one should also have been.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

The extreme outer one we cannot see; it comes down from the fore-royal and ends half-way down, being a mere "kite;" it is called the "jib topsail."

Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 Various

-- And now we may be said to form a component part of the squadron; henceforth, the ships are to follow our lead, for the St. George's cross once more flutters from our fore-royal mast head.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

Unaware of what was brewing, I turned away, sorry for poor Bill, who seemed to be in much pain, and in response to a command from Kipping, I went aloft with an "Ay, ay sir," to loose the fore-royal.

The Mutineers Charles Boardman Hawes

I have many times observed the baby Hermann (Nicholas) engaged in gnawing the whipping of the fore-royal brace.

Falk; Amy Foster; To-Morrow 1922

The main-royal was now set so they fell to on the fore-royal.

Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates Gordon [Illustrator] Grant 1918

The ship was falling off a little before the fore-royal was clewed up, so Mr. Gibney ran back to the wheel and put her on her course again while McGuffey brought the main-royal clewlines to the winch.

Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates Gordon [Illustrator] Grant 1918