brigs = plural of Bergantinel Brigantine is a vessel, usually of two masts, with all her rigging made up of square sails; i.e. candles arranged in the masts hanging candles transverse to the longitudinal axis of the ship ( ranging from the bow to the stern ).Brig appears in the second part of the 17TH century and was used widely until the 19th century. It is characterized by the large surface area of sail which was able to deploy for their movement to other countries, up to 600 tons, being the brigs ships extremely quick and agile maneuver, and appropriate for traffic between continents.The brigs were used as ships for merchant traffic, but also as Corsairs, thanks to their great speed, which allowed them to escape from ships and frigates, and reach to all merchant traffic class. In this way the armed incorporated in turn Brig, which was normally carrying up to a dozen pieces on deck, for exploration and fight against piracy
