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 classic Bermudian sailing vessels, the mast was angled, with a long boom extending from it to which multiple jibs could be tied. This rig style evolved over time on ships built in Bermuda during the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming the standard by the early 19th century.