Schooner

Two or three-masted vessel with fore-and-aft rigged gaff sails which were popular in the 19th and early 20th century. A schooner differs from a brigantine in its rigging and also in its tonnage, which used to be smaller than that of the brigantine.

Image: Rafael Monleón y Torres, National Library of Spain

In our database

• San Carlos (1797)

  Schooner which sunk in California in 1797. Captained by Ramón Saavedra.

• Hermógenes (1807)

  Schooner which sunk in Florida in 1807. Captained by Angel Laborde.

• Araucana (1811)

  Schooner which departed Havana (CUB) bound for Spain. She sunk in Florida in 1811 due to a storm. Captained by Benito de la Rigada.

• Segundo Volador (1814)

  Schooner which departed Havana (CUB). She sunk in Florida in 1814 due to a storm. This ship captained by Joauin Vidal carried riches and weapons.

• Empecinada (1815)

  Schooner which departed Havana (CUB) bound for Spain. She sunk in Florida in 1815. She carried gold bullion and silver ingots.