Ships evolved slowly during the emigration to the Americas from Europe, but learning to note the key changes to their apperance will help you be sure that the ship you find fits her time.
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Ships generaly became larger with improved ship building techniques and materials. |  |
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The Spiritsail(s) at the bow was replaced by Jib Sail(s). |  |
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The Lateen Mizzen Sail at the stern didn't scale up well, and was replaced by the Gaff Mizzen. |  |
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The Beak Head, a remmenant of the ram in ancient ships, became less prominant and ornate, finally almost disappearing. |  |
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The high Forward and After Castles, helpful in defending a ship before effective cannons, slowly shrank down until the deck was flush. |  |
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