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thumb|The foresail (in pink) of a full rigged ship.

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thumb|The foresail (in pink) of a full rigged ship.

A foresail is one of a few different types of sail set on the foremost mast (foremast) of a sailing vessel: A fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast of a schooner or similar vessel. The lowest square sail on the foremast of a full-rigged ship or other vessel which is square-rigged.

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