41. In 1911 the poop deck was extended to the main mast to accommodate Italian and Scandinavian workers. 42. That evening the main mast was also cut away as it was feared the ship might overset. 43. Replacement fore and main masts were fitted. 44. The mizzen and main mast were cut free, and the rudder was destroyed by the mountainous seas. 45. Most yachts launch their dinghies by hand or with a simple lifting tackle rigged from the main mast . 46. One sailor climbed the main mast , tightening the ropes so the mast would not crash onto the deck. 47. "But I'd rather spoon with smelly Confederates and eat hardtack than go on that main mast again ." 48. At 11 : 40, President Warren Harding came aboard and his flag was broken at the main mast . 49. Hetzer's job is to go 85 feet aloft on the main mast , port side, when the sails are set. 50. At 19 : 50 the mizzenmast and main mast both collapsed and fires broke out simultaneously at several points.
