References
- 1532 . S tora Krafwelen “The Swedish Ship of”, by Commander H. Börjeson
- This topsail is very large and perhaps a drop of 43 ft. is more correct. This size is dotted in on the plan
- Note this is just half the weight given for the similar foretopmast shrouds
- Note that the foretopmast shrouds are heavier than the maintopmast shrouds
- The great weight of these ropes gives them away as large-size cables