Schooners and clippers have three or more masts...
You might be thinking about the sailing vessel known as a "clipper", a very fast sailing ship of the 19th century that had three or more masts and a square rig.
the third mast from forward in a vessel having three or more masts
A schooner must have at least two masts. This type of sailing vessel is characterized by its fore-and-aft rigging, where the main mast is typically taller than the foremast, allowing for efficient sailing and maneuverability. Schooners can have more than two masts, but the minimum requirement remains two.
A brig is one type of two-masted sailing vessel. More specifically, a brig is a vessel with two square-rigged masts. This means that the two masts have square sails, as opposed to a vessel that is bermuda-rigged (triangle-shaped sails). There are other types of two-masted sailing vessels: Brigantine Brig or Brig-schooner Ketch Koch (type not based on rigging) Schooner Yawl. Of these, the ketch, schooner, and yawl still remain somewhat popular today.
A ketch has two masts as does a schooner, though a schooner may have more. A yawl also has two masts.It could be a sloop or a yawl, depending in the location of the wheelhouse.
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel first used by the Dutch in the 16th or 17th century. It has fore and aft sails on two or more masts.
Third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy.
Tall ships. More specifically, a Barque or Bark has three masts (possible more) fore and aft rigged mizzen mast. Barquentine, three masts with all but the foremost fore and aft rigged. A fully rigged ship, three or more masts, all of them square rigged A Schooner, three or more masts with fore and aft rigged sails
A three-mast sailboat is commonly referred to as a "barquentine" or "bark." The term "barque" specifically describes a sailing vessel with three or more masts, where the foremast is square-rigged and the others may be rigged with fore-and-aft sails. The exact classification can depend on the rigging and sail configuration.
A barque is a type of sailing vessel characterized by its three or more masts, with the foremast rigged with square sails and the after masts typically rigged with fore-and-aft sails. This rigging allows for greater maneuverability and efficiency in various wind conditions. Barques were commonly used in the 19th century for both cargo transport and naval purposes, and their design evolved to accommodate advancements in sailing technology. Today, barques are often used in educational settings, maritime museums, and as tall ships for sailing experiences.
On a sailing vessel having more than three mast, the mizzen mast is the third mast immediately aft of the main mast. It is a shorter mast than the foremast. It is often located over the stern of the boat or ship. Correction to the above: a "Yawl" or a "Ketch" has two masts -a mainmast and a mizzen, with the mizzen sometimes located right on the transom at the stern.
A schooner may have 2 or more masts.A ketch has two masts, with wheelhouse between them, longitudinally speaking.A yawl has two masts, with wheelhouse abaft of both.A brigantine has two masts.There are others, we are not alone!