Aren't all the spars on a square rigger 'yard arms'?

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Posted by Chriscase on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 20:50:34 :

In Reply to: Re: Gin pole posted by Franz on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 01:59:09 :

I know there is a better name for the aforementioned crane. But until I find it, I'll let sleeping gin poles lie. Jib crane is closer than gin pole. hmmm, maybe only on letter different? giN pole to jiB pole? etymologist out there?

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