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In the Heart of the Sea: Artwork & Maps

Sail Plan of the Whaleship Essex
A. mizzen sail, B. mizzen topgallant sail, C. mizzen topsail, D. main topgallant sail, E. main topsail, F. main course or mainsal, G. fore topgallant sail, H. fore topsail, I. fore course or fore sail, J. fore topmast staysail, K. jib, L. flying jib

Cross-section
A. captain's and officers' cabins, B. steerage, C. forecastle, E. hold

Deck Plan
A. windlass, B. forecastle companionway, C. foremast, D. tryworks, E. main hatch F. mainmast and pumps, G. cookhouse, H. spare whaleboat mounted on overhead rack, I. mizzenmast, J. aft companionway, K. wheel, L. spare whaleboat, M. starboard boat, N. aft larboard boat, O. waist boat


(Essex sketches are by Len Tantillo)

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