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| 例句 | Plus, the rotor faces downwind rather than into the wind, as is common in traditional configurations, helping it to absorb the impact of strong gales. Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds? 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Tropical Storm Gaston, which formed on Tuesday, was bringing strong gales to the Azores in the North Atlantic on Friday as it approached from the west. Tropical Storm Hermine Forms as Florida Prepares for Its Potential Effects 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z That sparked some of the state’s worst blazes, which were fanned by strong gales. What to expect from the 2021 fire season in the West 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z If these controls are successful, the floating turbine could automatically adjust itself to catch strong gales without tipping over. How futuristic floating wind turbines might ride the waves 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, counting was delayed on the Isles of Scilly off Cornwall because of strong gales. The key election moments across England 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z While making its final approach into Stornoway harbour in the early hours of 1 January in a strong gale, the boat changed course at the wrong point. Commemorative service for Iolaire disaster 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Nicole leaned forward as she walked to the front of the stage, as if plodding against a strong gale. Becoming a Steelworker Liberated Her. Then Her Job Moved to Mexico. 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z A strong gale was forecast but no other ship had responded to the call. Special Report: Commercial ships scoop up desperate human cargo 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z A powerful storm churned down the West Coast on Thursday, bringing strong gales and much-needed rain and snow that caused widespread blackouts in Northern California and whiteouts in the Sierra Nevada. Storm brings winds, heavy rain to Northern California 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z According to the Met Office, a strong gale, with gusts of up to 48mph, was recorded in Bridlington at the time of the incident. Driver witnessed masonry crush death 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z On the 27th and 28th strong gales broke up the ice to some extent, and in two days the Fox drifted thirty-nine miles. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z A strong gale opening the sea, they improved the occasion by crossing Batty Bay, when the heavy mahogany boat of Ross was nearly swamped. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z The squalls came most violently from the S.W., and in half an hour the bank of clouds disappeared; but a strong gale from S.W. continued till daylight, when it moderated. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z A few were released by the aid of a steam-cutter, but by far the greater number remained helplessly imprisoned without other change than that caused by the occasional drift of the ice-floe in strong gales. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z One Saturday morning in August, 1903, the Chippewa left Toronto at 7 a.m. during a strong gale with a heavy sea from the east. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z The poem was reprinted in the National Gazette of Jan. 16, 1792, with the note, "Written off the Cape, July, 1789, on a voyage to South Carolina, being delayed sixteen days with strong gales ahead." The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z Even in the calmest weather there is a tremendous surf on this coast, and from October to December, in which strong gales blow from the N.E., it is all but unapproachable. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z The whole of this day was lost by us, for it blew a strong gale with continual rain. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z At night the bad weather returned, with a strong gale of wind at North East, and very cold rain and sleet. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z Hurricanes, indeed even strong gales, are unknown; a tidal wave is an impossibility; and the nature of the soil of the coast lands renders earthquakes practically harmless. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z Heavy stones were placed on the roof to prevent it from being blown away during the strong gales so frequent along that coast. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z The wind increased to a strong gale from the east, and pressed in more ice. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z A strong gale prevented our going outside, but in hopes that there might be an inland passage I set out to look for one. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z But when working against the wind, if it is a strong gale, his wings are used rapidly, and he comes down near the surface of the ground. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z The weather grew worse and worse, and for days they were surrounded by thick heavy mists, with strong gales and drifting snow. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z When I left this place, moving south, a strong gale blew, which made the travelling most unpleasant. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z Every stitch of canvas that had been set when the squall burst was gone, and, as the weather gradually settled into a strong gale, there was a desperate night's work ahead. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z A strong gale all day, with much rain, prevented our leaving the ship. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z If too stiff, in strong gales the nest runs the risk of being blown clean out of the tree. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z We then entered the Gulf of Alaska, where a strong gale and a heavy sea was our fortune, as we steered almost due east, for 2000 miles, to Victoria. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z It bore south, and the wind was still at west, a strong gale, but the sea did not run so high as in the night. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z The strong gale that buffeted them became a storm, and the storm a hurricane. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z Towards night it blew a strong gale, with hail-squalls and rain. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z For this island the caravel tacked, and until dark she was beating up for it, against a strong gale and a heavy sea. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z A strong gale blew from the bay outward, and baffled all the captain's skill in making the proper direction. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Friday, Nov. 7th.—A strong gale at Northwest which carrys us 10 knots. Diary of Ezra Green, M.D. from November 1, 1777, to September 27, 1778 2011-05-25T02:00:23.427Z —An extremely high tide occurred at Lynn, owing to heavy rains and strong gales. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z He would have taken the girls on the previous Saturday, but there had been a strong gale, and he was afraid of Mavis running any risks just at first. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z Equinoctial Gales.—At the time of the equinox it is commonly believed that strong gales may be expected. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z There was not much rest for Captain Johnson that night; the leaky condition of his ship, and the still strong gale and high-rolling waves kept him on the alert. The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z The sails were then set, but as the wind had by this time increased to a strong gale, they were close reefed. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea I myself formed one of the night watch, and, if I still remember rightly, it blew a strong gale of wind, and some rain was falling. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. There also arrived, towards night, a strong gale. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw Mr. Godman also shot a single specimen of the wheatear in Flores after a strong gale of wind, and as no one on the island knew the bird, it was almost certainly a recent arrival. Island Life Or the Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras It is now five years since his father and he were blown off to sea by a strong gale from the land. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III We commenced our labour under oars, but a strong gale from the southward soon rendered this mode of ascending the river ineffectual. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea And for three days more the diary goes on with tales of davits unshipped, high seas, strong gales from the southward, and the ship driven to refuge in Kirkwall or Deer Sound. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) During September and October there were frequent strong gales from the west, and on such occasions the mouth of the harbor, being on that side, was dangerous to approach. The Last Cruise of the Saginaw Huge cakes of floating ice were being thrown up into the air by the strong gale that swept in from the Pacific, the whitened ice in strong contrast with the black sands of the beach. The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass Trees, indeed, could not be seen, but it often happens upon open plains where the strong gale carries away the seeds, trees do not grow even at the water-side. In Desert and Wilderness The tide fell here seven inches in the morning, and eleven in the evening, although the north-west wind increased in the afternoon to a pretty strong gale. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea Favourable winds and strong gales bore them rapidly across the sea. Adventurers of the Far North A Chronicle of the Frozen Seas On the following day, without warning from the barometer, a strong gale commenced from the east, and lasted without intermission for four days. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The book opens with a very strong gale that ends with the arrival at a boarding house of a man who can stand on his head and has the name of Innocent Smith. Gilbert Keith Chesterton Monday, 29th.—Heavy rain all day, accompanied by cold, and a strong gale. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 The wind had increased to a strong gale, and they were crossing the full length of Pennsylvania at astounding speed. Doctor Jones' Picnic At half-past eleven p.m. very strong gales split our foresail; St. George took in topsails and courses. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II On November 29th, without warning from the barometer, a strong gale commenced from the east, and lasted without intermission for four days. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' To add to our misfortunes a strong gale sprang up. Great Pirate Stories Here she met with a heavy swell, a strong gale, and a mist so thick that land, sea, and sky were confounded in one general obscurity. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century By the time the herd reached the ford, the wind had become a strong gale. The Later Cave-Men At one p.m. strong gales; St. George set her foresail. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II From seven to nine P.M. the wind suddenly increased from a moderate breeze to a strong gale from the southward. Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage The subtle dog scours with sagacious nose Along the field, and snuffs each breeze that blows; Against the wind he takes his prudent way, While the strong gale directs him to the prey. Anecdotes of Dogs On the 4th of March strong gales obliged the convoy to put into Huntingdon Bay, where they were detained by stormy weather till the 13th of March. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I And so we travelled on from Siremskaya with renewed hopes and in the best of spirits, although nearing Verkhoyansk the cold became intense—strong gales and heavy snowstorms prevailed—and we all suffered severely. From Paris to New York by Land A nautical term for a continuance of strong gales. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. At night, it blew a strong gale at south, at which time the Portland lights were then seen, bearing north-west, distant four or five leagues. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. During a strong gale the Esp�rance was nearly driven upon the coast, when one of the officers fortunately distinguished from the main-mast an anchorage, where, he declared, the ships would be in safety. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century On the 19th a strong gale blew from the N.W. which being fair for the enemy, they sailed from Toulon, and, calling off Genoa, stood across to Cape Corse. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I A strong gale from the south kept the fleet for four days in the harbor. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Applied to ropes, &c., when used as additional securities to aid other ropes in supporting spars, &c., during a strong gale; as preventer-backstays, braces, shrouds, stays, &c. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Next morning at four a strong gale came on from east-north-east, and the ship shivering, they were obliged to cut the cables and run out to sea. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. There is now a strong gale, and we pitch and roll a good deal. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" The third attempt, which was to have taken place on the 8th, was rendered abortive by a strong gale blowing off the shore. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I Previous to that date it had been impossible to move, on account of a strong gale in our faces, together with a severe temperature. Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal; or, Eighteen Months in the Polar Regions, in Search of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, in the Years 1850-51 Meeting with a heavy sea and strong gales from the westward, on September 1 Captain Cook wore and stood to the northward. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries Before this the rain had begun to fall in dense showers, and a strong gale was blowing. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. The wind increased to a strong gale, until at length it blew quite a hurricane. A Boy's Voyage Round the World “Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale,” replied Alfred. The Settlers in Canada In order to get out of his difficulty young Kerrigan adopted the plan of learning new tunes only in autumn and winter, when strong gales were blowing. General John Regan She carried an American flag, somewhat tattered, and she was spreading quite as much canvas as a prudent skipper might have considered safe under the strong gale that was blowing. Ahead of the Army A strong gale was blowing—it was increasing too. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. We had been three days at sea, when a strong gale from the east drove us off the land some hundred miles. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading On the 12th of February a strong gale with a heavy sea got up, and the next day the wind and swell so increased that Columbus was aware that a heavy tempest was approaching. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold A strong gale sprung up from the northward—huge masses of ice rose and fell around the ship—now as they crashed away, an open channel appeared ahead. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story A strong gale of wind, however, drove the fleet to the north of Cape Finisterre, which prevented their getting off Vigo before the 11th of October. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea Christmas Day found them still sailing south, with strong gales, snow, and rain. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole The sail was spread, and the strong gale was impinging dead against it, and yet, strange to say, the flatboat remained as motionless as if sunk at the bottom of the river. The Phantom of the River After this, a heavy sea and strong gales were met with from the westward, and the ship being wore round, stood to the northward. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold He knew that a strong gale was blowing, and he could not help dreading that the casks might break loose, and come down upon him. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story A strong gale, however, destroyed several of his junks, in which about 200 men perished. The Philippine Islands "Yes; and this appears as if it would be a strong gale," replied Alfred. The Settlers in Canada We had been steaming against a strong gale the whole time. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner It was now blowing a strong gale, with a heavy sea running, and I deemed it imprudent to trust more men in so small a boat. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 After pulling some way, however, they discovered that a strong gale was blowing directly into the mouth of the lagoon. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy Sometimes we were paddling along over the smooth water, and at other times lying-by, while the lake was lashed into a mass of foam and billows by a strong gale. Hudson Bay The winter had set in severely, with strong gales, with much frost and snow. Rattlin the Reefer On the fourth day, a strong gale sprang up from the north-west, and the sea ran very high. The King's Own Cyrus Harding had intended to blow her up, so as to collect the remains on the shore, but a strong gale from the north-east and a heavy sea compelled him to economise his powder. The Secret of the Island Sleet, fog, and rain succeeded each other with unvarying rapidity, with an addition generally of a strong gale, coming from the north round to the north-west. Peter the Whaler A strong gale had sprung up and a heavy sea was running, but, undaunted, the brave Hawke stood on. Hurricane Hurry A strong gale from the north-east, which would not let any of the fishing-boats put to sea, was blowing. Ben Hadden or, Do Right Whatever Comes Of It Captain Murray and his friends felt far more anxiety than they would have experienced had it been blowing a strong gale. The Three Admirals It was pitchy dark; indeed, the intense darkness, the strong gale, and the heavy surf on shore were enough to appal any man entering the lifeboat. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign As the night wore on, the weather grew steadily worse; and morning at length dawned upon us, hove-to under close-reefed canvas, with a strong gale blowing, and a high, steep, and dangerous sea running. The Log of a Privateersman May 3.—We embarked at five o'clock in the morning, in the face of a very strong gale, which rendered six horses necessary, and tempted us to wish for warmer clothing. Itinerary of Provence and the Rhone Made During the Year 1819 The wind had freshened to a strong gale, but he reached the forecastle with no great difficulty. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story “To my mind, a pretty strong gale would save us a mighty deal of trouble,” observed Tim, as he was working away. The Three Admirals Sunday, July 28th, found the sea calm in the morning, but a strong gale set in at noon, followed by a heavy rain during the afternoon. The Delta of the Triple Elevens The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, American Expeditionary Forces We started, for the steps of Madge were heard rushing up the marble stairs, and the sound of her laugh swept before her, and pressed against the door like a strong gale. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author A strong gale at E S E, with hazy weather, all the afternoon; after which the wind became moderate. A Narrative Of The Mutiny, On Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; And The Subsequent Voyage Of Part Of The Crew, In The Ship's Boat I said quietly that I heard she tacked badly in a strong gale, and that it was only in a light breeze she did well. My New Curate "It seemed delightful the morning we started, but it has its drawbacks; and to be at sea in an open boat, during a strong gale in the Bay of Biscay, is distinctly an unpleasant position." Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War A strong gale swept away the fog and drove its torn masses over the sea, laying bare the rocky shore. The Literary World Seventh Reader A strong gale came on after midnight, which increased the severity of the weather. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 From now till the end of the month strong gales again reduced our outside work to a minimum, and most of our energies were directed to improving our domestic routine. South with Scott On the 31st of August she had strong gales and squally weather, the wind flying round from W. by S. to N.E., The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth On the 23rd both the Amsterdam and our ship lost an anchor each, since our cables were broken by the strong gale. The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765 A strong gale now set in from the southwest; the deck of the brig was covered with ice and snow and the weather became exceedingly damp and cold. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders It was then blowing a strong gale of wind. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain As it blew a strong gale all that night, and the following day, none but the British kept company with the Vanguard, which arrived in Leghorn Road on the 28th. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 But on the 18th we had again strong gales of wind with extreme cold. Anson's Voyage Round the World The Text Reduced On the 8th we had a strong gale from the S.S.W. the whole day, with rain and unsteady weather, so that we thought it best to remain at anchor. The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765 Howe met the convoy; and a strong gale of wind afterwards forcing the allies to the southward, both it and the fleet slipped by successfully, and reached England. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The wind, by this time, had increased to a very strong gale, and forced us to a good distance from the coast. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 During the afternoon and night, we had strong gales from the southward, attended with frequent squalls. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island In the morning of the 18th, our latitude being 45� 40', and our longitude 160� 25', we had snow and sleet, accompanied with strong gales from the S.W. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time On examining the coast and not seeing any sign of a settlement we bore away to the westward having a strong gale against a weather current which occasioned much sea. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship As it was blowing a very strong gale of wind, the Proserpine struck with great force, though she carried no other canvass than her foretopmast stay-sail. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 Sometimes it is attended by strong gales of wind, from the southward, and with heavy thunder and lightning, which was particularly the case last January. Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) In March, the weather was variable, sometimes strong gales from the southward and south-east, with moist and hazy weather; a great sea rolling in upon the coast. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island The wind continuing westerly, we stood on to the S., till early on the morning of the 19th, when, after a few hours rain, it blew from the eastward, and freshened to a strong gale. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time At night the wind increased to a strong gale with a heavy sea. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship False Bay, on the south-east side of the Cape, is more secure than Table Bay, during the prevalence of the north-west winds, but still less so in strong gales from the south-east. The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay With an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (1789) The winters are long, usually bringing heavy snowfalls; and strong gales are frequent during much of the fall and winter season. Fishing Grounds of the Gulf of Maine In the forenoon of the 29th, the wind shifted to the southward, and blew a very strong gale, which brought us under low sail, but at five o'clock the weather grew moderate. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island We now returned from this cruise, with a strong gale, to Wager's Island, having found it impracticable to make farther discoveries in the barge on so dangerous a coast, and in such heavy seas. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time At noon, having strong gales and heavy weather, we tacked and stood to the westward, and had no land in sight for the first time since we had been upon this coast. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 From this time, to the 22d, we had strong gales and heavy seas, so that we got on but slowly; and we now anchored in 18 fathom, with a muddy bottom. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Though only about 4 p.m., it got peculiarly dark and a strong gale began to blow, and distant sounds of thunder were heard. Argentina from a British Point of View The next forenoon, we saw a seal, and had a number of albatrosses about the ship: we now had strong gales from the north-east quarter, attended with snow and sleet. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island A heavy squall came on May 8, which continued next day a strong gale. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 We had now strong gales at W. and W.S.W.; and at half an hour past three we tacked and stood to the northward. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 On the 23d, we had much thunder, lightning, and rain, with strong gales, and a great sea. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time We had a strong gale from the North-West during the night which subsided as the morning opened. The Journey to the Polar Sea In latitude 41° 50' south, and longitude 28° 09' east, the wind shifted from the southward to the north-north-east, and blew a very strong gale for two days; it then settled in the north-west quarter. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island As I looked towards the mainland I saw a fishing boat coming, leaning hard to the strong gale. Sweetapple Cove In the morning of the 6th, we had a strong gale, so that instead of weighing, we were obliged to veer away more cable, and strike our top-gallant yards. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 On the 11th, we had strong gales at S.W. with a great sea: Our course was N. 87° E. for ninety-nine miles. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time A strong gale came on after midnight which increased the severity of the weather. The Journey to the Polar Sea From the beginning till about the 20th, the weather was cloudy with frequent showers of rain; but the latter part had strong gales from the south-east quarter. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island But, strong gales coming on, we made the unpleasant discovery that the frigate's main-topmast was sprung, and, when putting her about, the main and main-topsail yards were discovered to be unserviceable. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, G.C.B., Admiral of the Red, Rear-Admiral of the Fleet, Etc., Etc. Vol. I At 12 blew a strong gale from south-east accompanied by a very little rain. McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia The next day we passed between Penguin Island and Green Point, and worked into Table Bay with our top-sails close reefed, there being a strong gale, with hard squalls, at S.S.E. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time But in crossing with his five vessels over the stretch of sea between Colonsay and Tiree he encountered a strong gale from the southeast. The Thirsty Sword We now had very strong gales at south-west, and at nine o'clock in the morning the Supply passed between Nepean Isle and Point Hunter. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island The morning had been clear, but the sky in the afternoon was overcast by a thunderstorm, with a strong gale of wind. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 Rained a little during the afternoon with first of all a strong gale from the southward accompanied with thunder. McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia We now began to have strong gales and heavy seas, with irregular intervals of calm and fine weather. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Arrivals from England were now hourly expected, as strong gales had blown for some time from the southward. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 During the month of November, the weather was very warm, except four days, when we had strong gales of wind from the southward, which made it as cold as winter. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island You could see rain falling from one cloud over Lake Pontchartrain; the strong gale brought the sweet smell of it. Strange True Stories of Louisiana With the wind at south-west, west-south-west, and south and by west, the weather was clear and cold, while to the northward of east or west it generally blew in strong gales. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. It is like trying to stamp out a fire constantly fed with inflammables and fanned by a strong gale. What eight million women want Its northern edge did not reach Coepang, but a strong gale from the south-west on the 26th showed that it was passing. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea On the 27th, we had a strong gale of wind from the east, attended with heavy rain, which was the first that had happened since the 23d of September, and was much wanted. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island At 8 P.M. it blew a strong gale with gusts from that quarter. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative Of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. The remarkable power of wind upon leaves is sometimes seen in May, when a strong gale, even from the west, will so beat and batter the tender horse-chestnut sprays that they bruise and blacken. Hodge and His Masters Between this and King's Island we had strong gales from the westward, veering, at times, between north and south, with thick and sometimes rainy weather. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 1 The extent of the hurricane must have been very limited: at Coepang a strong gale from the south-west was experienced, and also between Java and Timor on the 26th, but the wind did not change. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 2 Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in The Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits To the Islands in the Arafura Sea The wind blew strong from the east-south-east; and on the 16th, we had strong gales from the north-east, with almost constant heavy rain. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island A heavy rain and very strong gale continued all night. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers The swing door itself yields with the slow motion of solidity, and unless you are agile as it closes in the rear, thrusts you forward like a strong gale. Hodge and His Masters In fact unless there was a strong gale it would not go up. Tom Swift and His Air Glider, or Seeking the Platinum Treasure Squalls of wind may spring up at short notice, or after traversing only two or three counties a strong gale may be found on the earth, though such was absent in the starting ground. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation During the month of January, the weather was very variable, with frequent strong gales of wind from the south-east. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island The strong gale which swept over Bradford resulted in an extraordinary accident by which a girl lost her life. America, through the spectacles of an Oriental diplomat We had a strong gale for a considerable time, and eventually dropped Hooja's fleet so far astern that we could no longer discern them. Pellucidar With a good but rather strong gale he sailed northwards past Jadar. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway A strong gale happened to be blowing from the northeast and darkening the air with dense clouds of sandy dust. The Art of War We had light winds and pleasant weather until the 24th, when we had very strong gales from east-south-east, with a high cross sea. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island Comes in with strong gales and a heavy head sea. Java Head He slept soundly, and though the wind, which had blown a strong gale when he landed, increased during the night to a hurricane, his slumbers were undisturbed for several hours. Georgie's Present Tales of Newfoundland The day came in clear, with a strong gale from the south, which commenced at eleven of the last night. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources A strong gale was blowing at the time. The Art of War We had very strong gales from the north-east on the 17th, attended with almost constant rain. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island We have had a very tedious passage to this place, having been pestered with contrary winds, strong gales, and French privateers. The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 On the 12th a hard frost set in, and until Christmas a strong gale from the south-east blew. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 In the morning and all the forenoon had strong gales and cloudy weather, and very heavy Seas from the South-South-West, one of which broke upon the Quarter and carried away the Driver Boom. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World At noon we had a strong gale with a high sea on, our Latitude 33 degrees 55 minutes south. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant On the 2d of November, we passed the Island of St. Helena, with a strong gale at south-east; and on the 7th, we saw the Island of Ascension. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island Many of her timbers were found to be rotten, and the opinion was confidently expressed that in a strong gale with much sea running she could hardly escape foundering. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders This morning there was a strong gale from the north-west, but it subsided after midday. Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin First part, Calm and light Airs; remainder, very strong gales and Squally, with Showers of rain, which at length brought us under our two Courses, and close-reefed Maintopsail. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World Fresh gales—cloudy and rain—a high sea running—strong gales. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant Two angels, cut in stone, originally formed part of the ornamentation; but during a strong gale, early in 1868, they were blown down. Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston As darkness came on, the wind increased, blowing a strong gale, and it blew all night. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established The night was intensely cold, a strong gale blowing from the northwest. Reminiscences of Pioneer Days in St. Paul For the four following days there was a strong gale from the south. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) First part strong gales at South, middle and latter more moderate. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant On the 12th a hard frost set in, and until Christmas a strong gale from the southeast blew. By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) Was it, he asked himself, altogether her fault that she was so massive and spoke as if she were addressing an open-air meeting in a strong gale? Uneasy Money We started on the morning of the 25th, in the midst of a strong gale, which had been blowing all night from the north-west, and was bitter cold. Schwatka's Search In the early hours of the 28rd a strong gale sprang up and rapidly increased in violence. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Calm and cloudy: 1/4 before 8 strong gales with heavy squalls of rain. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant One strong gale, followed by a calm would scatter the pack, I think, and then we could push through. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition We embarked quickly in our boat before the Wavira had collected themselves, and headed south against a strong gale, which came driving down on us from the south-west. How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley A strong gale of warm wind blew from the south all night. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, An attempt to get away next morning was frustrated by a strong gale. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 On the 12th a strong gale and heavy sea drove the Lady Nelson four lengths towards the shore. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant During that afternoon we saw bits of wreckage, the remains probably of some unfortunate vessel that had failed to weather the strong gales south of Cape Horn. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition The climate of Melbourne is characterized by a low average humidity, moderate rainfall, and moderate winds, strong gales being of her rare occurrence. The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken Day after day passed, the time occupied in travelling from sunrise to midday, at which hour a strong gale with rain and thunder occurred regularly, and obliged us to haul our canoes ashore. The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile I find the average velocity of the wind for that day to have been forty-five miles per hour, corresponding to a "strong gale" on the Beaufort scale. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 At 11 strong gales with thunder and lightning and rain: hove to under balance: reefed main-sail. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant During the month that has elapsed since writing the last sentence, we have had strong gales and long, tedious calms. A First Year in Canterbury Settlement The islets on the reef are first formed between two hundred and three hundred yards from its outer edge, through the accumulation of a pile of fragments, thrown together by some unusually strong gale. Coral Reefs "Let go!" and, all being prepared, the sail was loosened, and filling in the strong gale with a loud report, the head of the vessel swung round with the force of wind and stream. The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile Captain Coulson, master of the brig "Othello," reports that his brig foundered off Portland, December 27;—encountering a strong gale, and shipping two heavy seas in succession, which hove the ship on her beam-ends. Roundabout Papers At 12 strong gales: found the current had set the vessel to southwards: the rate of 10 miles per day. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant A strong gale blew, during the whole forenoon, from the northeast, and drove large cakes of the drift against the rudder and counter with such violence that we all trembled for the consequences. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 Here the strong gale gave him our scent. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon This tenement is not very comfortable in a strong gale. And Even Now Cyrus Harding had intended to blow her up, so as to collect the remains on the shore, but a strong gale from the northeast and a heavy sea compelled him to economize his powder. The Mysterious Island The aerial commotion fell swiftly until it was a mere strong gale, and I became once more aware that I had breath and feet. The First Men in the Moon |
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