Need help attaching the topsail yard to the HMS Victory bowsprit? On the main yard you use a sling but I can't find anywhere how to attach the top one to the bowsprit.
From the drawing below, it looks like the yard moves forward and backwards because there is a block attached to the front of the yard.
From the drawing below, it looks like the yard moves forward and backwards because there is a block attached to the front of the yard.