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Sea Legends: historical sources for inspiration
Surcouf replied to Bonden's topic in General Discussions
I had the chance to sail on a rigging very close to a lugger (bisquine fishing boat), it's a very interesting navigation and it's a perfect ship to smuggle contraband or play pirates or privateers. I think it is an important vessel along the coast for all kinds of actions. To have absolutely in SL !! -
Sea Legends: historical sources for inspiration
Surcouf replied to Bonden's topic in General Discussions
French Lugger (1776) https://ancre.fr/en/monograph/50-monographie-du-coureur-lougre-1776.html French cutter (1778) https://ancre.fr/en/monograph/34-monographie-du-cerf-cotre-1778.html These two monographs also describe the rigging. And the cutter and the lugger are from the 18th century.