Tales from The Little, Illustrated, Golden Library - Tales of the Sea - A Hero of the Sea - Emilio Salgari - First Story
A Hero of the Sea Vocabulary : ( sailing ) yard = a spar* that is perpendicular (or square) to the median plane of the keel** and masts of the vessel, and from which sails are set. ( Source 1 . 15.01.2026) ( Source 2 . 15.01.2026) * spar = a pole of wood, metal or lightweight materials such as carbon fibre used in the rigging*** of a sailing vessel to carry or support its sail. ( Source . 15.01.2026) **keel = a rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability. ( Source . 15.01.2026) *** rigging = term used for the system of ropes, cables, and chains, which support and control the sailing ship's masts and sails. ( Source . 28.10. 2025). topgallant yard = the topgallant sail or yard of the foremast ( Source . Translator's Note: Pappafico is an old, almost archaic way to refer to what is nowadays known as velaccino ). royal yard = the royal yard or sail of the foremast ( ...