| 单词 | blockade-runner |
| 例句 | During the Civil War, as Atlanta smoldered, Root’s father had smuggled him to Liverpool, England, aboard a Confederate blockade-runner. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Not long after he got the top of his head shot off in the Battle of Chickamauga, Cudn Vanna married an Englishman, a blockade-runner for the Confederates. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z This projectile was dubbed ‘the Devil’ by those on board, who were by no means anxious to hear its voice, for the lightly-built blockade-runner trembled in every knee at each discharge. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z In 1862 he retired from the navy with the rank of post-captain; but his love of adventure led him, during the American Civil War, to take the command of a blockade-runner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z He had graduated from the Naval Academy in 1863, and, by an act of daring gallantry in cutting out a blockade-runner, had easily won a lieutenant's commission. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z In five minutes I decided to become a blockade-runner and to buy the new and already famous ship, if she was to be had at any price within reason. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z The Arkadi, our blockade-runner, after landing her cargo, took on board more than three hundred women and children, fleeing from the last extremities of want and misery. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z The first cutter was at least half a mile in advance of the second, and both, of them lying near the track of the blockade-runner. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z In November 1862 he was captured on a Confederate blockade-runner and imprisoned at Point Lookout, Maryland. The Civil War Centennial Handbook 2011-10-15T02:00:27.210Z The vessel lay off Fayal towards the latter part of April, 1863, on the look out for a notorious blockade-runner, named the “Juno.” An Englishman's View of the Battle between the Alabama and the Kearsarge An Account of the Naval Engagement in the British Channel, on Sunday June 19th, 1864 2011-08-08T02:00:19.967Z I got acquainted with the agent for the blockade-runner, and offered to buy her and take the chance that she might never come in. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z That night, when all was quiet and darkness reigned, with not a light to be seen, our train quietly slipped out of the city, like a blockade-runner passing the batteries. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z The commander of the blockade-runner evidently recognized the voice and the signal of Pillgrim, and, like an obedient servant, was willing to shift the responsibility of the occasion on his owner and employer. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z By representing himself as a blockade-runner, and carrying southward through our lines articles of small bulk but of great value to the enemy, he secured their confidence and brought back information a hundredfold more valuable. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z And there was at least one blockade-runner among them who dodged the tugs on the Potomac and blistered his hands on the muffled oars for no more serious reason than romance. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z She probably carries contraband of war, and navy men don’t go to much ceremony before playing bowls with a blockade-runner. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The blockade-runner sent back the answer: "Marshall—mail boat!" The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z The wreck of a third blockade-runner was lying on the sands of Sullivan's Island, near Moultrie, which months before had been run ashore by the fleet. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z He made a brilliant cruise in the Florida, and became more famous as a skilful blockade-runner than any other man in the war. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Hearty responses came from the deck of the blockade-runner, which was no other than the famous Colonel Lamb—the largest, costliest, and swiftest of the whole fleet engaged in that dangerous work. Terry's Trials and Triumphs An old steamer, the Louisiana, was fitted up in imitation of a blockade-runner, and two hundred and fifteen tons of gunpowder were loaded in the hold. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document The profits in a single cargo of a blockade-runner were so enormous that the owners were enriched by several successful voyages, while a single one would reimburse them for the loss of their ship. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Just as the smugglers of old Britain called themselves free-traders, thereby proclaiming that they risked and fought for a principle, so the moonshiner considers himself simply a blockade-runner dealing in contraband. Our Southern Highlanders If a man wants to go from here to our country, he must go to that Consulate and get a pass before any blockade-runner will take him. Marcy The Blockade Runner Mr. Drummond, Mr. Brown, the officers of the blockade-runner, and Mr. Hobart gave their evidence one after another, while Terry listened to every question and answer as though his own life depended upon the result. Terry's Trials and Triumphs When we got to the house I told Arrants that I would get on the house and take a look at the blockade-runner. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document A mail on a blockade-runner enjoys no immunity, since regular mail steamers, or at least mail agents and carriers are established by England. Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 She took passage upon a blockade-runner which, after pursuit, succeeded in reaching the port of Wilmington, North Carolina. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century "First I was a privateer and now I am a blockade-runner." Marcy The Blockade Runner Strategy was determined upon, and it was decided to give the blockade-runner the chance to get out of the river that she was awaiting. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The captain was well satisfied with the vessel's position, as he remarked that no blockade-runner could now pass without being seen. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Collins, commanding a United States man-of-war, captures an English blockade-runner near an isolated shoal somewhere in the vicinity of Bermuda. Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 She was known as a blockade-runner to the fraternity; we used her to crawl upon others. Between the Lines Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After He simply told of his experience in the blockade-runner Hattie, leaving his exploits in the Osprey to be narrated at some future time. Marcy The Blockade Runner On the high paddle-wheel box of the blockade-runner, the captain could be seen coolly directing his crew, and now and again turning to take a look through his glass at the pursuer. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A few weeks later Acting Ensign Myron W. Tillson, with thirteen men, were captured at the same place while trying to burn a blockade-runner. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Again, the low hull of a blockade-runner would be seen creeping around a point and heading for the open sea. History of the United States, Volume 4 The steamer Greyhound a captured blockade-runner, was chartered. Charles Carleton Coffin War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman "If I can't ship on something better than a blockade-runner, I will stay ashore." Marcy The Blockade Runner When the blockade-runner had taken her cargo and passengers aboard, and was prepared for her voyage, every one in the little town came down to the docks to see her start. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 For three hours we tried to put a shell into the blockade-runner with our guns, but could not do so on account of the sand dunes interfering with our range. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document When hard pressed, the blockade-runner would beach his craft, set it afire, and take to the woods. History of the United States, Volume 4 The fact is, a blockade-runner was almost as invisible at night as Harlequin in the pantomime. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner "My brother has been on a privateer and now he belongs to a blockade-runner," answered Jack. Marcy The Blockade Runner When the blockade-runner, after safely running the gauntlet of the warships, steamed leisurely up to the wharves of the blockaded town, every one rushed to the docks to greet her. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A blockade-runner, named the Ruby, deceived by some lights on Folly Island, ran ashore at one o'clock this morning in the narrow inlet between Morris Island and Little Folly. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 He had been a sort of captain of marines in an armed blockade-runner, and he was well known in New Orleans as a gambler, a slave-dealer"— Mr. Bowdoin grunted. —"almost what they call a thug. Pirate Gold Under her skilful commander, Lockwood, this little side-wheel steamer had already acquired fame as a successful blockade-runner, and was destined to continue successful to the end of her career. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner There might be a gunboat or two building in the river above Newbern, but he didn't think there was, and the only thing left for Jack was to ship on some blockade-runner. Marcy The Blockade Runner She was clearly a blockade-runner, freighted with the chief products of the country, and had been waiting a chance to slip out past the blockader, and run for some friendly port. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 In half an hour she was alongside, and she looked like a fine vessel, for she had come from the other side of the ocean as a blockade-runner. Stand By The Union The captain of the blockade-runner was there, too. Pirate Gold The necessary alterations to fit her for a blockade-runner were at once commenced. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner I must stay about here till daylight and look out for that blockade-runner. Marcy The Blockade Runner The blockade-runner saw that he was caught and must submit. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Bronx had been built for a blockade-runner, and for a steamer of her size she was of exceptional speed. Stand By The Union "What is it this time, father?" asked Christy, his curiosity as well as his patriotism excited by this time at the prospect of capturing a Confederate man-of-war, or even a blockade-runner. Fighting for the Right These lights were only set after signals had been exchanged between the blockade-runner and the shore station, and were removed immediately after the vessel had entered the river. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner I saw one Yankee cruiser riding at anchor off the coast, and also saw one blockade-runner come in. Marcy The Blockade Runner Then the flying blockade-runner began to show signs of fear; and with a good glass the crew could be seen throwing over bale after bale of the precious cotton, to lighten the vessel. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The blockade-runner showed no colors; and no flag could have been of any service to her. A Victorious Union The Dornoch was not exactly a blockade-runner, and doubtless she used soft coal, though anthracite was beginning to come into use in other than American steamers, for its smoke was less likely to betray them. Fighting for the Right Our rockets had diverted the pursuit to the misfortune of the blockade-runner "Lady Stirling," which was captured; and from some of her crew, as we subsequently learned, the fact of our departure was ascertained. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner He couldn't miss entirely at that short distance, but the missile flew too high to hull the blockade-runner. Marcy The Blockade Runner When night came on, she steamed out into the open sea, within a quarter of a mile of the blockade-runner, and, putting out all lights, lay to for the night. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 "She is not merely a blockade-runner; for it appears now that she is an armed vessel, and has some heavy metal on board," said Christy. A Victorious Union It was his intention to avoid being seen, though there was a chance to fall in with a blockade-runner. Fighting for the Right The plan was to give this floating volcano the appearance of a blockade-runner. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders "Do you know anything about this little blockade-runner that your launch is watching for?" inquired Marcy. Marcy The Blockade Runner Those on the schooner could see the gunboat, but the lookout on the cruiser did not see the blockade-runner. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 If a blockade-runner eluded or outsailed the vessels of the fleet near the coast, the St. Regis was expected to "pick her up." A Victorious Union "But we had an idea that this was a blockade-runner," added Mr. Birdwing, as he proceeded to take formal possession of the vessel, and called for her papers. Fighting for the Right As she came on we could see N——, her commander, a well-known successful blockade-runner, standing on her paddle-box with his hat off, as if paying proper respect to the men-of-war. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha "Seen anything of that blockade-runner since we left?" Marcy The Blockade Runner She made one trip to England as a blockade-runner, and on her return voyage she burned three or four United States merchantmen. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The three pursuers of the blockade-runner had changed their course when the chase did so; but it was already evident that they had no chance to overhaul her. A Victorious Union This vessel was not simply a blockade-runner, but was intended for a cruiser, though she had sailed from Scotland without an armament. Fighting for the Right And now the fort opened fire at the chasing cruisers, from whom the blockade-runner was crawling, being by this time well inshore. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha These, it was pointed out, would superadd to the risk of capture and confiscation, to which a blockade-runner is admittedly liable, the novel penalty of total destruction of the ship and all on board. Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) The stranger was watched closely through marine glasses, and finally decided to be a blockade-runner trying to make the port; and the "Hatteras" immediately set out in pursuit. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 I don't think we shall find any blockade-runner that can run away from the Bellevite; for she has overhauled every one she chased off Mobile Bay, and made a prize of her. A Victorious Union It is about a two hours' ride over to St. George's, and Christy enjoyed the excursion as much as though there had not been a blockade-runner in the world. Fighting for the Right Living was exorbitantly dear, as can be well imagined, when the captain of a blockade-runner could realise in a month a sum as large as the Governor's salary. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha But the Hero was a staunch craft—an iron blockade-runner, built at Glasgow during our late war. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 88, April, 1875 One of the most brilliant captures of the war was that of the blockade-runner "Young Republic," by the United States gunboat "Grand Gulf." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "highflyer," as the second lieutenant called her every time he alluded to the blockade-runner, and the two pursuers, occupied the three angles of a triangle. A Victorious Union "You were a prisoner of the Confederacy, and had escaped in a blockade-runner; and I thought 288 it was no more than right that you should be returned to your prison," Percy explained. Fighting for the Right I suppose the good living I had been accustomed to on board the blockade-runner, or my natural disposition to good condition, made me taste sweet. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha She was a captured blockade-runner, and had been given to me as a flag-ship. The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him When hidden by a projecting headland, she stopped and waited for the blockade-runner to come out. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 It was soon evident to the observers that the blockade-runner, for the man aloft who had so defined her was entirely correct, was gaining all the time on her pursuers. A Victorious Union The steamer occasionally had an opportunity to chase a blockade-runner, going in or coming out of the bay. Fighting for the Right My despatch boats chased the blockade-runner close to Syra harbour, both parties keeping up a warm running fight. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha From the splendid table of the sneaking blockade-runner, I had come to the poverty-stricken apartment of this great statesman and high-bred gentleman. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee They had escaped from Mobile on a fleet blockade-runner, and reached Havana, where they remained a week waiting for the regular English packet to convey them to Liverpool. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 "I did not order the boats or the men there," replied Christy calmly, and in a gentle tone, for the captain of the blockade-runner was not ten feet from him. A Victorious Union "This thing is not going to last long, my men," said Christy, who realized that he should never be able to stand up under the obloquy of having brought out a blockade-runner for the enemy. Fighting for the Right The first night I passed off Syra was one of great anxiety, as I had promised the Governor of Crete that no blockade-runner should go to the island. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha Whoever you are, you that call yourselves Honor, Justice, Patriotism, Independence, Freedom, Candour, Honesty, Right, beware of the grinning blockade-runner. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Beyond an occasional chase, generally useless, after a fleet blockade-runner, the sailors had absolutely no employment. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 "The head one is a blockade-runner, I know by the cut of her jib, sir," shouted the man with the glass on the cross trees. A Victorious Union He had been a blockade-runner across the Potomac, and a mail-carrier. The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth Such men as Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and others would never have joined any cause against their convictions; but it won't do for a blockade-runner to attempt to moralise. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha At the fine house of the blockade-runner—champagne, rich viands, wax-lights, gold and silver, and profuse luxury. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Clearly it was a steamer coming down the river; but whether an armed enemy or a blockade-runner, he could not say. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 He had been considerably exhilarated before, and he was in a fair way to strengthen the ally of the loyalists by carrying his powerful influence to the head of the commander of the intending blockade-runner. A Victorious Union The old sea-serpent," continued Mr. Slocum, with hopeless confusion of metaphor, "had a hand in fitting out more than one blockade-runner. The Stillwater Tragedy Committed to the care of a kind-hearted man, himself the captain of a blockade-runner, the anxious wife hoped to reach the shores of her native State in safety. Leah Mordecai Swartz, the secret agent, blockade-runner, and "best spy in the Federal army" was before me. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Finally the two brothers were separated, each becoming signal officer* of a blockade-runner. Select Poems of Sidney Lanier She had received no notice of the approach of a powerful blockade-runner, and she had not a full head of steam when she discovered the Tallahatchie. A Victorious Union Your name is Mr. Balker, the mate of the Rattler, the blockade-runner from which we escaped in a whaleboat. A Victorious Union In a moment Emile conjectured that it was some blockade-runner, and supposed some friend or relative had arrived, and, being unable to come on shore, had indeed sent for him. Leah Mordecai I could scarce forbear laughing, as I looked at the little blockade-runner, with disordered hair, dirty face, torn clothes, and bleeding nose, uttering curses, and moaning in agony over the loss of his "honest earnings!" Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee It promised to be such a night as a blockade-runner would select for getting to sea. A Victorious Union The examination of the surroundings of the fort, the captain strongly impressed upon his mind, was entirely subsidiary to the discovery of the intending blockade-runner. A Victorious Union Two days before I had dined at the table of a peddling blockade-runner, who ate canvass-backs, drank champagne, wore "fine linen," and, dodging the conscript officers, revelled in luxury and plenty. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee To this latter class belonged Joe Haralson, the well-known captain of the Tigress, the most successful blockade-runner on all the southern coast. Leah Mordecai |
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