Großsegler

English translation: tall ship/windjammer

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German term or phrase:	Großsegler
English translation:	tall ship/windjammer

16:34 Jul 6, 2011

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Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime

German term or phrase: Großsegler

This is also called a Marstalschoner. I have been using the word "schooner", and was wondering if there's any sailors out there who could give me an alternative as my Google search has been frustrating. I can't give more context and since it's a noun there's really nothing to interpret. She has two masts and three jib sails - I hope that's right - the sails in front without a mast.
I'd be grateful for any assistance or confirmation!

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tall ship/windjammer

Explanation:
"Ein Großsegler ist ein mehrmastiges Segelschiff mit vorwiegend Rahsegeln. Begriffe mit ähnlicher Bedeutung sind Windjammer und Tallship (von englisch „tall ship“, wörtlich hohes oder großes Schiff)."

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Note added at 14 mins (2011-07-06 16:49:08 GMT)
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See here for an explanation of 'Marstal schooner":
http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/denmark/funen-and-the-cen...

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philgoddard
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tall ship/windjammer

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tall ship/windjammer

philgoddard
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Thanks very much!

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Asker: Thank you Phil, I've gone with "tall ship", being taught by my betters. I have to wait 24 hours for the points, but you can add them up anyway!

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