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The Bowsprit of the USS Constitution

The Bowsprit of the USS Constitution

The pole that extends from the front of the ship is called the bowsprit. The bowsprit provides an attachement point for cordage that extends from the foremast.
Galleries: Ships, USS Constitution Museum
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, bowsprit, massachusetts, sailing ship, uss constitution, uss constitution museum
Photo Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15221