Brigantine

Historical eventDecember 41872

Brigantine

The American brigantine Mary Celeste was found apparently abandoned under circumstances that remain unknown.

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In context

When
Wednesday, December 4 1872154 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1870s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1872.

What happened

A brigantine is a two-masted sailing vessel with a fully square-rigged foremast and at least two sails on the main mast: a square topsail and a gaff sail mainsail. The main mast is the second and taller of the two masts.

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When did Brigantine happen?

December 4 1872 — 154 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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