Crosstaff

[Swashbuckler 1700]

Does anyone know when did cross staff outdated? It was used (in my knowledge) around 14^th century and 15^th century and 16^th century but I can see them still in 17^th like in here

(Btw good source for pirate pets see the (though badly drawn) monkey))

and staff is still in 18^th century like in here

I have always believed that they were replaced by the back staff from 1590s onwards? It seems that they were both in use during 17th century and 18^th century but how common cross staff really was in gaop or later?

[Fox]

The cross-staff is mentioned in most navigational texts well into the 18th century. It was not as good as a back-staff but was considerably cheaper and more robust. There is fair evidence that the cross-staff was widely used by young officers like midshipmen and apprentices: see, for example, the second picture you posted or my signature quotation.

[Swashbuckler 1700]

The cross-staff is mentioned in most navigational texts well into the 18th century. It was not as good as a back-staff but was considerably cheaper and more robust. There is fair evidence that the cross-staff was widely used by young officers like midshipmen and apprentices: see, for example, the second picture you posted or my signature quotation.

Thanks nice quote....

What do you like my signature?

[Mission]

Who knew Jack knew how to navigate? Useful little monkey, that.

[Fox]

<Mod> Moved your buccaneer illustration to "The Buccaneer Project" where it will get better attention</Mod>

[Swashbuckler 1700]

Who knew Jack knew how to navigate? Useful little monkey, that.

So he/she is (gender is difficult to determine since the monkey is not shown fully)

Edited February 12, 2012 by Swashbuckler 1700

[Swashbuckler 1700]

<Mod> Moved your buccaneer illustration to "The Buccaneer Project" where it will get better attention</Mod>

ok