Fore Mast - About the Masts

Confederacy is a three masted frigate.  The forward mast, seen here, is called the "fore mast".  The tallest mast is the "main mast" seen next mid way her deck.  Then there's the "mizzen mast", which is the smallest of the three masts.

The long mast extending from a ships bow is called the "bowsprit".

Each of the masts are made up of sections.  The platforms seen at the first section of each is called the "tops".  These very important work areas for crewmen serve many purposes high above the decks.

Each of the masts will support the yards (spars) which carry the ship's sails.