Attributes for Sailing Ships Expert System
Attribute
(Decision Tree)
Attribute
(Expert System)
ValuesImageHelp Notes
MastsThe number of masts on the vessel is
  • 3 or more
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
The masts are the large upright poles that hold the sails.
Square sailsThere are square sails on
  • all masts
  • first 2 masts only
  • first mast only
  • no masts
Square sails are fixed to the rigging at 4 points. Triangular sail at only 3 points.
Square sailsThere are square sails on
  • first 2 masts only
  • no masts
  • first mast only
Square sails are fixed to the rigging at 4 points. Triangular sail at only 3 points.
TallerThe taller of the 2 masts is the
  • the aft mast
  • the fore mast
The fore mast is the one nearer the front. The aft mast is the one nearer the back.
Aft mastTthe aft mast is
  • fore of the rudder
  • aft of the rudder
The rudder is at the back of the hull and is used for steering the vessel.
ForesailsTthe number of foresails the vessel has is
  • 1 only
  • 2 or more
Foresails are rigged in front of the fore mast and attached to the bow.