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The ship is an emblem of joy, happiness and adventure. It usually points to some notable quest at sea, by which the first bearer became famous, but in more ancient bearings the emblem may have simply been derived from a long-standing seafaring tradition. In heraldic terms there are three basic ships that may me used as a device on a shield: The ship, the lymphad and the galley. A lymphad usually only has one mast and a galley has three but the main differences between them are found in the shape and style of the vessel. Because there are so many different types of ships they must be carefully described in the blazon with respect to the number of masts and top-masts, the sails and the rigging. There are also ships in the forms of an ark, yacht, and steamer in more recent grants of arms.

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