单词 | topgallant mast |
例句 | 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 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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. The fore and main topgallant masts were carried away. The Two Shipmates At 8 a.m. the topgallant mast is hoisted, and the upper yards are crossed. From Lower Deck to Pulpit "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) 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 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 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 The royal masts were sent down and replaced by stump topgallant masts. Peter Trawl The Adventures of a Whaler He hove-to on the larboard tack under his mainsail, with topgallant masts struck. Paddy Finn 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 The topgallant masts were bending like willow wands. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Make yourself practically acquainted with everything on board, from stowing the hold to rigging the topgallant masts.” Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea 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 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 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 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 The order was immediately given to furl sails and strike topgallant masts. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea 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. 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 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. 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 fore and main topgallant masts were gone. The Pilots of Pomona 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 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 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 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 She had lost her fore and main topgallant masts, and her port bulwarks were stove in. The Pilots of Pomona |
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