Definitions
- Describing a large sailing ship with multiple masts and square-rigged sails. - Referring to a type of ship used for transporting cargo or passengers across long distances. - Talking about a historic vessel that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Describing a sailing ship with three or more masts, where the foremast and mainmast are square-rigged, and the mizzenmast is fore-and-aft rigged. - Referring to a type of ship used for transporting cargo or passengers across long distances. - Talking about a historic vessel that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
List of Similarities
- 1Both windjammer and barque are types of sailing ships.
- 2Both were used for transporting cargo or passengers across long distances.
- 3Both have multiple masts and sails.
- 4Both have a historical significance in the world of sailing.
- 5Both require skilled sailors to operate.
What is the difference?
- 1Sail Configuration: Windjammers have all square-rigged sails, while barques have a combination of square-rigged and fore-and-aft rigged sails.
- 2Size: Windjammers are typically larger than barques.
- 3Time Period: Windjammers were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while barques were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- 4Usage: Windjammers were primarily used for transporting bulk cargo, while barques were used for a variety of purposes, including carrying passengers and luxury goods.
Remember this!
Windjammer and barque are both types of sailing ships that were used for transporting cargo or passengers across long distances. However, the difference between them lies in their sail configuration, size, time period, origin, and usage. Windjammers have all square-rigged sails, are typically larger, and were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in North America. On the other hand, barques have a combination of square-rigged and fore-and-aft rigged sails, were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, and were used for a variety of purposes.
