On traditional Bermudian designs, the mast was raked, and a long bowsprit was fitted, to which more than one jib might be fastened. This rig evolved on boats and small ships built in Bermuda throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, and had matured into its more or less modern form by the early 19th century.
On traditional Bermudian sailing craft, the mast was angled, and a long boom was attached to it, allowing for multiple jibs to be secured. This rig style developed on boats and small ships constructed in Bermuda during the 17th and 18th centuries, reaching maturity by the early 19th century.