| 单词 | topgallant |
| 例句 | Case shot topgallant yo-ho-ho heave to jolly boat crow’s nest square-rigged. Prod-5806 Test 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z League topgallant jury mast sutler barque reef grog. Prod-5806 Test 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Screaming, a seaman plunged from our topgallant, to die on deck while we were outrunning a storm. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z She had been sailing under foresail and mainsail only, but now in frantic haste the crew, in obedience to Biddle's orders, set the topsails and the topgallants. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The corn is out in topgallant, and if you look from a mountain path into the planted valley, the écru tassels have hidden the lustrous ribbon leaves. Minstrel Weather 2012-01-24T03:00:25.640Z Get down topgallant masts, it will be a bit of exercise for the men; let us have all the steam we can command, and—” “Batten down, sir?” Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z This, with a few topmast and topgallant backstays cut away, and a few shot through our sails, is the only injury the Peacock has sustained. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z But he must go aloft and lay out on the topgallant yard, high up in the darkness, where the masts are bending like willow wands. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z The watch, up to their waists in water, splashed about collecting the squawking chickens, and driving the bewildered swine into a temporary shelter, rigged up under the topgallant forecastle. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z She looked up to see men perched along the yards, clinging to thin ropes in the blowing rain as they loosened the topgallants. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z McBain delighted to have them smart, and it was with surprising celerity that the topgallant masts were lowered, the hatches battened down, and the good ship prepared for any emergency. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z Nothing but the topgallant masts of the Vixen showed above the water, as she had sunk during the night. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z He had a feeling also that God, who had put it into the heart of the negro to help him on the topgallant yard, would not desert him. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z And then it was Nils Sturika went up the topgallant shrouds by his hands, with the flag in his teeth, and lashed it fast to the pole. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z After the topgallants were unfurled and secured, they seemed to start picking up momentum. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In the shortest time our royal and topgallant yards were down, the decks cleared of lumber, the native passengers sent below, and five fathoms of cable hove in. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z "Sway away!" and the topgallant yards came safely down to the deck. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Royal masts, and topgallant masts and yards had from the first been struck, top masts were housed,—still frantically onward flew the ship, scudding under bare poles. Jack Buntline 2011-08-31T02:01:34.270Z The reefs of the Alabama’s topsails were shaken out and preparations made to set the topgallant sails in case it should be necessary, and the cruiser ran down diagonally toward the stranger’s path. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z In the same manner, the two topgallant sails gave way, though they were not half worn out. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z I held on to my topgallant sails, though the masts buckled, and bent as though the sticks would go over the side. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z There was one entrance into it from above from the topgallant forecastle, where part of the marine guard were stationed, and the other opening onto the hatchway, to be used in case of emergency. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z In the midst of our apparent confusion, the yards of the Dolphin were quietly drawn forward to starboard, and the men and passengers stationed at the topgallant and royal halyards, and royal sheets. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 Both vessels carried their topgallant sails, although the masts bent and threatened to go over the side. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z He found her topgallant sails thrashing out like blinds from a window, for the topgallant sheets had carried away, while the foresail and fore-topmast-staysail were like to flap themselves to rags. Beggars on Horseback She then ran up that “flaunting lie,” the “old flag,” and clewed up her topgallant sails, and hauled up her courses, and submitted to her fate, with such resignation as she might. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The lower, topmast, topgallant, and royal studding-sails were thrown out, and hand over hand she overhauled them. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The topgallant masts were sent up with their yards and sails, and by dinner-time the Flying Scud looked more like herself. Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War “We have a spare topmast and topgallant mast, Captain Weber; but I have been rummaging over the spars, and can find nothing that will do for the main-topgallant mast.” The Ruined Cities of Zululand A tall-masted brig, with royal and topgallant sails drawing full, was retreating in the distance. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life I now not only took in my topgallant sails, and hauled up my courses, but furled the latter, and took a single reef in my topsails, so fresh was the wind blowing. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Two men were on the Macedonian's main topgallant yard. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z We cut out phrases like 'topgallant studding sail boom' and 'main spencer sheet blocks,' and introduced 'fiddley gratings' and 'foo-foo valve.' Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war One of the men cried aloud, “There she goes, topgallants and all.” Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Tatters of foam and spindrift swept over the deck and dashed as high as the topgallant yards. Doubloons—and the Girl The ship was on her beam end, her topgallant yards under water. Bark Kathleen Sunk By A Whale Just the second before he spoke, the leech of the topgallant sail had caught over the end of the yard arm. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The sharp crack of a shot from the six-pounder was the reply, and simultaneously, holes appeared in the gaff topsail and the main topgallant staysail. The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers With a constitution like mine, you never know—to-morrow I may be carrying topgallant sails again: but just at present I am scraping along with a jurymast and a kind of amateur rudder. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) The captain had housed topgallant masts and lashed his guns inboard; yet she rolled so that you would not have trusted a cat on her storm-washed decks. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “All hands to loose topgallant sails,” I heard the captain call. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) "Have the drummer beat to quarters, Mr. Biddle, as soon as you get down the topgallant yard and shorten sail." Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z He was almost continuously in the foretop again from two o'clock until dark, when he took up his position on the topgallant forecastle. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The same thing occurred with the topgallant sails. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 When strength came back he mounted to the bowsprit, crept in to the topgallant forecastle, and sprang down on the main-deck, to the consternation of two men at the weather fore-rigging. The Boy Scouts Book of Stories More than once every flag they hoisted was shot away, and at last one of the sailors went aloft and nailed the admiral’s colours to the stump of the main topgallant mast. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson The town is seemingly built on a well-drained swamp or marsh, and consequently lies very low, in fact, from our topgallant forecastle we could command a pretty general view of the whole of it. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 I was on the topgallant forecastle with Tom, and most delightful it was in that airy position. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' “Now, come here, my joker, and let me tie you up,” he continued, addressing one of the men as he flung a coil of the fore topgallant brace off its belaying-pin. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure In a twinkling the square foresail—topgallant—royal and studding-sail haulyards, were let go on board the schooner, as if to round to. 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. The engine was therefore permitted to remain inactive, but we furled all our light canvas, to save wear and tear, and hauled up our courses, leaving the ship under topsails, topgallant sails, and jib. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise Lay aft here, some of you lads, and rouse out the stu’n’sail gear; the rest of you slip up aloft and cast loose the larboard fore-topmast and topgallant stu’n’sail boom, ready for rigging out. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" Since the ship had long royal poles on her topgallant masts it is highly probable she crossed royal yards, like the later packet ships. The Pioneer Steamship Savannah: A Study for a Scale Model United States National Museum Bulletin 228, 1961, pages 61-80 The gentleman thus discourteously alluded to was Mr. Hamblin,who had climbed upon the topgallant forecastle for the purpose of obtaining a view of the region through which the vessel was passing. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim At midnight, I heard the mate give orders to take in royals and topgallant sails, and going on deck, found the wind had almost died away. "Pig-Headed" Sailor Men From "The Strange Adventure Of James Shervinton and Other Stories" - 1902 Before the foremast gaped the fore-hatchway, also open; then came a handsome capstan; and ahead of it, leaving just comfortable room to work, rose the bulkhead of the turtle-back topgallant forecastle. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise ‘Let ’em take their payment out of the fore tops’l, and the main topgallant s’l shall be witness to the bargain!’ Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant The topgallant masts and royals had been carried away, and fortunately still floated near; Jack saw them and got them hauled in. The Three Midshipmen The topgallant men sprang up the rigging like so many cats, for all hands had been thoroughly waked up by the impending peril. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim Her fore and main royal masts and topgallant masts and jibboom had apparently all been carried away together, and she was almost lying on her beam ends. "Pig-Headed" Sailor Men From "The Strange Adventure Of James Shervinton and Other Stories" - 1902 We found Snip—by the way, that was the tailor’s actual name, and not a nickname, as I had at first imagined—comfortably ensconced in a little, well-lighted workroom under the topgallant forecastle. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise Four sails were used on a mast—main, top, topgallant, and royal. All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways They had contrived happily to get hold of the topgallant halyards. The Three Midshipmen The rest of the mutineers but one obeyed with alacrity, just as the man who remained, and who was standing on the topgallant foc'sle, gave a loud cry— "A boat is coming from the shore!" John Frewen, South Sea Whaler 1904 He went on deck with me, and we found him coiled away under the topgallant forecastle. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi I saw a little crowd of men spring up the ladder leading to the topgallant forecastle, rush to the rail, and peer eagerly down into the black water. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise By the time the topgallant braces are reached only two hands are needed, as the higher yards are naturally much lighter than the lower ones. All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways Still he pressed on, and compelled at length the Spaniards to take refuge in their cabin under the topgallant forecastle. The Three Midshipmen All the appliances of seamanship were put into operation, but still she drove, when topgallant masts were got down, and yards and topmasts struck; and now, at length, she rode securely. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries I took my place at the wheel while Hop Tossford was the lookout on the topgallant forecastle. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi We were all sitting up in a moment, and saw, on the port bow, the topgallant sails of a ship rising above the horizon. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. Royal and topgallant halliards and sheets let go; clew up and furl! A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy The three midshipmen, meantime, remained together, sheltered as much as possible by the topgallant forecastle, but still the sea was continually breaking over them. The Three Midshipmen Providentially, they got clear by the afternoon, for at that time the wind increased so much that it was necessary to haul the top-sails and to strike topgallant masts. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries He sent two of his men on the topgallant forecastle to serve as lookouts, and declared that the mates should keep the wheel all the time. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi See, we have our three topsails set again, and shall soon be shaking out the topgallant sails and letting fall the courses.” The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. It was night, and the ship was running along with a pretty stiff breeze and a moderate sea under whole topsails and topgallant sails. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea “I think we might set the topgallants now, eh?” Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek The latter then sprang up to the topgallant yard, and was closely followed by his mate. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics The Pandora was large enough for a barque,—carried a full suit of sail, even to flying-jibs, topgallant studding-sails, and royals; and was one of the fastest sailors I have ever known. Ran Away to Sea Before he had time to issue any orders the main topgallant mast was carried away, dragging the fore-topmast, and with it the jibboom. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. They immediately set to work, however, and, by using their knives, succeeded in dragging up a topsail and topgallant sail. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea Away aloft there, and shake out the topgallant sails! Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek Mrs. Mingo got hold of the topgallant halliards, and finding them loose, swung out over the lee side of the ship. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics After a severe effort I succeeded in getting upon the topgallant yard, where I again paused—I could go no further. Ran Away to Sea The cable is slipped, single-reefed topsails, courses, topgallant sails, jibs, and driver set. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. The stranger’s royals had first been seen, then her topgallant sails, and now the heads of her topsails appeared above the horizon. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea And the Susan Jane eased a bit, running before the wind with the aid of her main-topmast and topgallant sail, mizzen-staysail and foresail, besides the remnants of her mainsail, that was split into fluttering rags. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek At length the galleon fired a gun and took in her topgallant sails, which was supposed to be a signal for her consort to hasten up. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Suddenly a loud yell of dismay and warning arose from the topgallant forecastle, the only words I caught being, ”—under our bows!” The Castaways As the mate called out to the hands to loose the topgallant sails, and half a dozen men sprang aloft, the captain turned to Barry. Edward Barry South Sea Pearler I thought it wiser to make no reply to these remarks, and as the crew were just going to dinner, I gladly accompanied them into their berth under the topgallant forecastle. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars The corvette had handed her royals, presently she took in her topgallant sails. The Rival Crusoes Soon after the galleon hauled up her foresail, and brought to under her topsails, with her head to the northward, hoisting Spanish colours, and having the standard of Spain on the topgallant masthead. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Another minute, and he was on the topgallant yard, alongside the other man, peering ahead into the fast gathering dusk, under the sharp of his hand. The Castaways At that instant, the smoke clearing away, it was seen that the rigging of the French ship was swarming with men, who were endeavouring to loose their topgallant sails, apparently with the intention of escaping. The Two Shipmates Presently he saw the hitherto full canvas flap against the masts; her courses, and her topsails, and topgallant sails hung down uselessly; the breeze which had hitherto fanned his cheeks died away. The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy The corvette must have observed her change of course, as she also kept away, and once more her topgallant sails were loosed. The Rival Crusoes Each time she ran away from a treacherous-looking breaker, the captain would pat the topgallant bulwarks and speak words of touching tenderness as though he was communing with a little child. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The wind veered round to the south-east, and the brig, under her mizensail, brigantine, topsails, and her topgallant sail, sailed up Baffin's Sea. The English at the North Pole Part I of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras The ship had paid off before the wind and was rapidly gathering way: her after-sails were let fall, her topgallant sails hoisted, and under a crowd of canvas she majestically glided out of the Sound. The Two Shipmates At 8 a.m. the topgallant mast is hoisted, and the upper yards are crossed. From Lower Deck to Pulpit Would there come a day when no topgallants drew? The Wind Bloweth By the time the Kentish Knock Lightship was reached the wind had increased so that the topgallant sails had to be furled and two reefs taken in the topsails. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Then doubt became certainty, as his eye fell upon a small patch in one of the cloths of the topgallant sail. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) The fore and main topgallant masts were carried away. The Two Shipmates I knew there was one hereabouts, but thought it was extinct.—Up, there, and furl topgallant sails! The Coral Island There were no rattlings to the topgallant rigging. Rattlin the Reefer The third day after leaving Malta the forecastle hands were congregated on the topgallant forecastle during the dogwatch from six to eight. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century "Hoist the topgallant sails," for the brig had been under easy sail, to enable her to hold her place with the polacre. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) “No,” I replied; “she was out of sight more than an hour ago, and from our masthead we could see the topgallant sails of the vessel of war bearing N.N.W.” The Privateersman Well, and I’m inclined to agree with you, Ready; so we must send topgallant yards down on deck, and all the small sails and lumber out of the tops. Masterman Ready The Wreck of the "Pacific" No sooner had he reached the topgallant rigging than he reported me dead. Rattlin the Reefer The fore and main topgallant braces were broken, and the yards were swinging about to the toss of the ship. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century "Aloft again, lads!" the mate sung out, "and send down the yards and topgallant masts." Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) Away went both our topgallant masts, and as I looked aloft, I was afraid that the top masts would follow. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Away flew royals, topgallant sails, main and mizzen-topsail-sheets, and the stout ship, before she righted and obeyed the helm, was deluged with water, and reduced almost to a wreck. My First Voyage to Southern Seas “Hand royals and topgallant sails,” he sang out; “be smart, my lads.” Twice Lost It was decided to decorate the vessel from topgallant trucks to mainrail by attaching the herring to the signal haulyards about three feet apart. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century You see, I have taken the topgallant sails off the brig, so as not to be seen. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) The topgallant masts were bending like willow wands. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor The watch were standing, with their hands in their pockets, on the topgallant forecastle. My First Voyage to Southern Seas In with the studding-sails, my lovely lads; let fly topgallant sheets, my sweet angels. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa The mate slumbered peacefully, leaning against the weather topgallant bulwarks. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century In a short time our own royals and topgallant sails followed their bad example. The Boy who sailed with Blake Our brave old chief was at the same time setting topgallant sails, and letting fall his foresail in order that the Queen Charlotte might be first through the enemy’s line. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor “A fine night, Mr Barwell,” said I, as he stepped up on the topgallant forecastle. My First Voyage to Southern Seas Charlie Ross, who was one of the midshipmen of the watch, was stationed on the topgallant forecastle. Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow Almost every step downward threatened a calamity, so they slipped from one rattling to another until their feet landed on the topgallant rail, and they slid under the shear pole on to the deck. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The topgallant masts were struck, and topmasts housed, the yards secured by rolling tackles, and the ship made as snug as she could be. Sunshine Bill A shout rose from our deck when we observed her haul up her foresail and lower her topgallant sails, showing that she had made up her mind to fight us. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Some came aft to range themselves under the captain, while others, led by the second lieutenant, sprang on to the topgallant forecastle. My First Voyage to Southern Seas There was a topgallant forecastle, and on it rested two enormous anchors made of wood of a heavy nature, which sinks like metal. Mark Seaworth It was seen that the stranger was under a cloud of sail, including royals, and topgallant studding sails on both sides. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century There, just rising above the horizon, were seen the topgallant sails of a ship. Sunshine Bill Soon after sunrise we made them out bearing down towards us with topgallant sails set. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor None too soon, for we could do nothing but cling on to the yard till the topgallant rigging was cleared away. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler “A square-rigged craft; her topgallant sails just show above the water,” was the answer. Mark Seaworth The youngest apprentice furled the royals and staysails, two other boys the topgallant sails, and all the crew, except the master, the larger square sails. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century There was a similar raised place forward, called the topgallant forecastle. Peter the Whaler As rapidly as we could, we let fly the topgallant sheets, lowered the peak, and brailed up the foresail, while the helm was put up. Paddy Finn The royal masts were sent down and replaced by stump topgallant masts. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler The break of the topgallant forecastle was gained. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days Royals, topgallant sails, topsails appeared one after the other above the horizon. Hurricane Hurry Courses were hauled up, topgallant sheets were let fly, topsails lowered. Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land Royals and topgallant sails were speedily taken in, two reefs in the topsails, the yards were squared, and we ran off before the fast-rising gale. Paddy Finn To lower a boat was impossible; we had not strength sufficient as it was to clear away the topgallant masts, and to hand the topsails. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler First her topgallant sails, then her topsails, rose out of the water. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures With the small crew I had I found no little difficulty in handing my sails, which, after some time having done, I struck topgallant yards and masts and lay-to under a close-reefed mainsail. Hurricane Hurry Though no gale threatened, topgallant masts and their yards were sent down on deck, and everything was made snug, so that they might quickly make the proper preparations when one should come on. Ben Hadden or, Do Right Whatever Comes Of It He hove-to on the larboard tack under his mainsail, with topgallant masts struck. Paddy Finn We steered after her for some distance, but before nightfall her topgallant sails sank beneath the horizon, and we again kept on our course. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler The weather soon after moderated, and as we sighted Cape Horn the captain ordered the topgallant and royal masts to be got up, and the lighter sails to be set. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures Make yourself practically acquainted with everything on board, from stowing the hold to rigging the topgallant masts.” Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea I made my way forward to where the crew were berthed, under the topgallant forecastle, expecting to find them there. The African Trader The Adventures of Harry Bayford The royals and topgallant sails filled, and the frigate moved slowly through the water. Paddy Finn The ship mercifully canted the right way under single-reefed topsails, topgallant sails, jib, and driver, and with a strong breeze stood out of the treacherous bay. The Three Admirals I occasionally pictured to myself what was going on over my head, canvas spread below and aloft, the ship under her courses, topsails, topgallant sails and royals with studdingsails rigged out on either side. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures Topsail and topgallant sheets were let fly, and she soon again righted without much apparent damage to herself, but at that instant there was a cry from aft that one of the gunboats had parted. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea The captain immediately ordered the hands aloft, to set the topgallant sails and royals. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure The corvette’s topgallant sails and royals having been handed, she also was brought to the wind and hove-to on the weather beam of the prize. The Three Lieutenants In an instant the captain was on deck; Morton had already ordered the ship to be kept away, and was again setting topgallant sails and royals; he thought the royal masts would scarcely stand. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Just then, the mist breaking, we saw appearing above it the topgallant sails of a square-rigged vessel. In the Eastern Seas At all events the inhabitants of the town would not have suspected that any boats would come from a vessel whose topgallant sails could only just have been visible. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea Within a mile and a half of the land were two ships, both with topgallant sails set, standing in close-hauled towards the harbour. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat Broke her topgallant, perhaps, and rigged her fore and aft.” The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise Topsails were clewed up, topgallant sheets were let fly, stay-sails hauled down, and the frigate, which an instant before was under a cloud of canvas, was now reduced to her bare poles. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War This was a rather fatiguing operation, although it was greatly facilitated by some rollers which Eric sawed off a spare topgallant mast that was amongst the old spars the skipper gave them. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes The order was immediately given to furl sails and strike topgallant masts. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea Do you think, though, sir, we can carry those topgallants much longer? Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea At this moment, the conversation between the two was again interrupted by Bill the boatswain starting up from the hawser on which he was sitting alongside of Jem Backstay on the topgallant forecastle. The Penang Pirate and, The Lost Pinnace The topgallant masts bent and twisted like wands; still the captain would not allow the sails to be taken in. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War But, to make assurance doubly sure, I took the ship’s glass, and went up on the topgallant yard, from whence I was able to obtain a full view of them. A Pirate of the Caribbees Let go the topgallant and topsail halliards, and clew up and furl the sails. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba If it freshens more, though, between this and eight bells, you can take in the topgallants if you like, and a reef in the topsails as well. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea She was grandly sparred, with very heavy lower-masts, long mastheads, painted white, very taunt topmasts, topgallant and royal-masts, stayed to a hair, with a slight rake aft, and accurately parallel, and enormously long yards. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story The topgallant sail we cut in two diagonally, and thus treated it formed a tolerably serviceable leg-of-mutton sail. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War “Where away?” demanded I, unceremoniously breaking away from the general and dashing forward to the topgallant forecastle, up the ladder of which I scrambled with considerable loss of shin-leather. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron It will be remembered that, when making preparations for the gale, we had sent down our topgallant and royal-yards. The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba After this the topgallant yards were sent down likewise on deck and the masts struck, “all hands” being called to get the job done as soon as possible. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea The order was given; the men sprang to the topgallant halliards and sheets, cast them off, manned the clewlines and buntlines, and clewed up the topgallants. The Cruise of the Nonsuch Buccaneer The others meanwhile might get some threads out of that piece of spare canvas which we cut off the topgallant sail, and twist it up into a fishing-line.” Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War He succeeded in gaining a temporary footing on the chain-plate, and was evidently about to scramble thence upon the sheer-pole, when I saw a pike thrust out at him from over the topgallant bulwarks. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron I remained where I was, intently watching that gleaming white speck until it had grown into the semblance of a royal and the head of a topgallant sail. The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn “Lay out aloft there and loose the fore and main topgallants, my men!” cried Mr Mackay, as soon as he saw the sailors out on the deck. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea The wreck of the mizzen topgallant mast was allowed to hang for the present. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution Then home came the topgallant sheets, and up went the yards, the royals following, and being set literally before the topgallant halliards were belayed. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War The final string of flags then disappeared, and the Vestale’s answering pennant directly afterwards showed just above her topgallant yard, indicating that she had completed her signal and awaited our reply. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron The beast was then sitting on the topgallant yard. The Honour of the Flag “Stand by your topgallant halliards!” cried Mr Mackay, giving the necessary instructions for the captain’s order to be carried into effect, following this command up immediately by a second—“Let go!” Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea One shot carried away the mizzen topgallant mast; another sent a shower of splinters inboard, killing the man at the wheel. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution The topgallant yard with the sail still attached was then got on end, one arm being lashed to the foremast, and the other sustained aloft by means of shrouds and stays. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War This fellow he dragged on deck, and unceremoniously kicking his feet from under him, lashed him securely with the end of the topgallant brace. The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron Acres of spinnaker and topgallants broke out aloft, cannon boomed, smoke rolled, "grape and canister" flew through the air, chain shot came hurtling, and the Stars and Stripes waved through it all, triumphant. Modern American Prose Selections Indeed this was vitally necessary, for the storm was increasing in force every moment, and our topsails had to be reefed immediately the royal yards were down and the topgallants lowered. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea The American pointed out to the eagerly listening Frenchmen the topgallant sails of the ship he was describing showing above the sky-line to windward. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes I was on the topgallant forecastle all the time, superintending the operations there, and as soon as I saw the cable swinging with the heave of the ship, “Anchor’s aweigh, sir!” Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War A hat of fashion, no doubt, made in London; quite too ceremonious and topgallant for these colonies. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times In steam vessels, topgallant masts and rigging ready to be sent down and all unnecessary gear unrove. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. Then, as the wind still rose and as with less canvas the ship would go all the better and not bend over or bury herself so much, the topgallants were taken in. Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea And while the batteries thundered overhead, and the battle still raged on the decks below, the British seamen managed to set every sail on the ship, and even got topgallant yards across. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes Royal, topgallant, and topsail halliards and sheets let go; man the clewlines, and clew them up cheerily, my lads. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War With topgallant sails sheeted home, the Niagara bore down upon the Detroit, driven by a freshening breeze. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 She had one anchor lifted and the other chain shortened in: her top-sails and topgallant sails were cast off, ready to cant her at the right moment for hauling in. News from the Duchy The Golden Bough had a topgallant foc'sle, the port and starboard sides divided by a partition that reached not quite to the deck above, and which contained a connecting door. The Blood Ship The action had hardly begun when the Wasp lost her main topmast, and a few minutes later the mizzen topgallant mast and the gaff were shot away. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders After breakfast we had a little friendly trial of speed, when it was found that the “Astarte” could just spare us her fore and mizzen topgallant sails. Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War When I would have the ship or ships that chase bring down their chase to me, I will hoist a blue flag pierced with white on the fore topgallant mast, not on the flagstaff. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Soon after the galleon hauled up her foresail and brought to under topsails, with her head to the northward, hoisting Spanish colours and having the standard of Spain flying at the topgallant masthead. Anson's Voyage Round the World The Text Reduced I have already mentioned that the Golden Bough had a topgallant forecastle; that is, the crew's quarters were away forward, in the bows of the ship, beneath the forecastle head. The Blood Ship Her mizzen topgallant mast had been carried away, but it looked as if all the other shots sent in her direction sped past without harm. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders The British fleet, when the French were first seen from it, was steering south-west for the entrance, under foresails and topgallant sails, and it so continued, forming line as it approached. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence If he should stand on till the sternmost ship can weather them, she is to make it known by hoisting a common pennant at the fore topgallant mast-head; to be repeated as before. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. When the Queen was passing up the Clyde, an American seaman got on the topgallant, and stood on his head. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 423 Volume 17, New Series, February 7, 1852 The fore and main topgallant masts were gone. The Pilots of Pomona In the meanwhile, the poor wretch was hanging to the topgallant yard, expecting every moment to be his last. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, October 17, 1891 Across the masts, horizontal, are the yards, four in number, lower, topsail, topgallant, and royal. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Glancing up, "Hod" saw a man's figure, dimly outlined in the gloom, slip from the topgallant forecastle and quickly descend the rope. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" To make the least doubt of the pretended prince being supposititious, and a tiler's son, was, in their phrase, "top and topgallant," and perfect Jacobitism. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 09 Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer She had lost her fore and main topgallant masts, and her port bulwarks were stove in. The Pilots of Pomona The look-out-man alone, high up on the fore topgallant crosstrees, still swept the horizon as eagerly as ever in search of a prize. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter Yards are further designated by the name of the mast to which each belongs; e.g., foreyard, main topsail yard, mizzen topgallant yard, main royal yard. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence I finally managed to dodge the seas enough to get aft alive, though one caught me under the lee of the fore rigging and nigh smothered me as it poured over the topgallant rail. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Then to the impact of a heavier gasp of the squall, the topgallant masts went, and the small loss of of top-weight seemed momentarily to ease her. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle The topgallant sails were clewed up to reduce the vessel's speed, and her course was changed so that we swept round in a curve broadside to the coast, about three miles distant. Tent Life in Siberia My first intention was to range up alongside and speak him, and for this purpose I set the foresail and topgallant sails. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter "Hail the topgallant yards once more, Mr. Winchester," said Cuffe, huskily. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet The wind bore more and more abeam, and under the pressure she heeled over, letting the great load on her decks roar off in a torrent to leeward, over the topgallant rail and waterways. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" With the assistance of the man Bob had relieved at the wheel, they soon had the topgallant sails, which had been furled, chock-a-block. The Golden Canyon Never was music more sweet to my ears than the hearty "Yo heave ho!" of her negro crew as they sheeted home the topgallant sails outside the bar! Tent Life in Siberia The stern is reserved for passengers, but from the bridge forward to the topgallant forecastle, there is a heap of cases covered with tarpaulins to protect them from the sea. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent The brig appeared to be leaving us either by towing or by sweeps; only her topgallant sail was above the horizon. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue I could see the "doctor's" face above the topgallant rail forward and that of Chips in the waist. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Captain Sumner, aided by our hero and Jack, at length found the topgallant halyards, and lowered the sail in the peak. The Golden Canyon When I had got to the topgallant masthead, the yard was well down by the lifts and steadied by the braces, but the clews were not hauled chock up to the blocks. The Mutineers When he had reached the topgallant, instead of springing lightly on to it, he remained motionless, clinging to the ropes, as if he had been seized with giddiness. The Blockade Runners After the next shot, the topgallant yard swayed for a few minutes and fell forward. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue We were far over the water as the Pirate was laying down with her topgallant rail beneath the sea. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" "Up with the jib, topgallant sails, and gaff!" The Golden Canyon Every rag of sail was now piled on to the ship, and as many of the others were showing nothing above their topgallant sails she rejoined the rest just as darkness fell. With Moore at Corunna Take in the topgallants, wind up the mizzenmast and reef the cleets! A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago In the meantime the first officer, Mr. Block, was sending up a new topgallant yard, reeving new rigging, repairing the sails, and getting everything ataunto aloft. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue In the early hours of the morning, we were still within two hundred fathoms of her; and she showed nothing in the gray light save the mainmast and the topgallant forecastle. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" Here, gentlemen, take the halyards, and rouse up the topgallant sails. The Golden Canyon Starboard, or the main topgallant—masthead will befoul of the limb of that tree. Tom Cringle's Log On the 19th a squall carried away the fore topmast and main topgallant mast, and it took the whole day to replace the first, but they had nothing suitable for the top gallant mast. The Life of Captain James Cook He worked with topgallant sails against the north-west monsoon. A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II The ship was so deep that I knew she would not keep her deck clear, and I started to gain the topgallant forecastle where the height would make it safer. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" One of the men cried aloud, "There she goes, topgallants and all." Stories by English Authors: the Sea "Crack on, Mr Splinter, shake all the reefs out,—-set the fore—topsail, and loose topgallant—sails;—stand by to sheet home; and see all clear to rig the booms out, if the breeze lulls." Tom Cringle's Log In trying to weather the south-east end of Mowee in heavy weather, the leach ropes of the main topsail and two topgallant sails gave way, and the sails were blown to pieces. The Life of Captain James Cook On to the topgallant forecastle Matt Peasley leaped, praising his Maker for patent anchors on the Retriever. Cappy Ricks Retires I tried to make my way aft again to help, for I saw it was about our only hope, and started to crawl along the weather topgallant rail. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" In she backed, a foot at a time, and Captain Murphy, up on the topgallant fo'castle, was within easy conversational distance of Matt Peasley, standing on the grating at the stern of the Sea Fox. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley Her upper spars were on the same scale, tapering away through topmast, topgallant—mast, royal and skysail—masts, until they fined away into slender wands. Tom Cringle's Log I remember, when I got as far as the topgallant crosstrees, clinging on, and not daring to come down till I was driven to it by the jeers of the on-lookers. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville Spread the topgallants—oh, lay them out lustily! Songs of Action The heat drove them to the topgallant forecastle and in a few minutes we could see all standing there near the windlass. Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" In a few minutes the schooner, under her mizen, brigantine, topsail, and topgallant sail, loosed from her moorings and made full sail through the straits. A Journey to the Interior of the Earth We then passed between the Traps, which the captain saw distinctly, one on each side of him, from the main topgallant yard. A First Year in Canterbury Settlement Voluntary watches from the crosstrees of the topgallant sail were self–imposed by more than one who would have cursed such toil under any other circumstances. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea And each time Mr. Pike glanced aloft at the naked topgallant- and royal-yards, I knew his thought was that they might well be carrying sail. The Mutiny of the Elsinore The captain pointed toward the foremast, and sure enough there was Robert, hanging on the yards of the topgallant mast, a hundred feet above in the air. In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant Well, and I'm inclined to agree with you, Ready; so we must send topgallant yards down on deck, and all the small sails and lumber out of the tops. Masterman Ready The topgallant halyards were let go; but while the sails were being clewed up, the fierce wind following the rain caught them from their confining gear, rending them into a thousand shreds. The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales To break windows is the last thing one would think of in connection with a ship’s topgallant yard, unless, indeed, one were an experienced berthing-master in one of the London docks. The Mirror of the Sea |
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