No distress message could be sent because the mainmast fell in the explosion, destroying the antennae.
With the sun shining on them, the insects became more active, and climbed the mainmast.
Norfolk Island was known to possess tall pines suitable for ships' mainmasts and spars.
The stay that supports the main mast is called the mainstay. It is crucial to the ship's survival and in each ship there is only one.
Between the foremast and mainmast, a new deckhouse was constructed consisting of the galley and a well-fitted-out laboratory.
His ship was heavily battered in the exchange, with the main topgallantmast knocked down and the mainmast and hull severely damaged.
Her three-sectioned mainmast rose from deck to truck.
Her mast rigging was blown down and her mainmast had to be lowered for safety.
