| 单词 | anchorage ground |
| 例句 | It is insecure, and the anchorage ground confined: the only convenience was, that wood and fresh-water were near. 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 The anchorage ground for vessels is, consequently, about half a mile from the shore, and cargoes are discharged and received by means of lighters. Rambles by Land and Water or Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico 2011-07-29T02:00:23.127Z On the third day, at twelve o'clock, the canoa again hove in sight, working her way round the point, and in a short time was at her old anchorage ground. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. Captain Scholefield, in fact, before he had discharged his cargo, was obliged to slip his cables and put to sea, and did not get back to his anchorage ground in nine days. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. In a few moments after reaching the anchorage ground, we glided up a gentle slope, without perceptible shock; and the bow of the vessel was almost entirely out of water. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war It was, however, an old if forgotten expedient, where anchorage ground was good—bottom sticky and water not too deep. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life We have drifted asunder in life rather strangely, when one comes to think of it; and our anchorage grounds are pretty far apart. Deerbrook As there was no anchorage ground, we were obliged to heave-to under the lee of the island; that is, on the side opposite to that towards which the wind blows. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading Our anchorage ground was on the open coast, two or three miles from land, at which distance it was necessary to keep, lest we should be driven ashore in case of a norther. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. As the ship approached the island the boat was sent along the shore to sound, for the purpose of discovering good anchorage ground. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Outside the reef there is no anchorage ground, as no cable could fathom the depth. Ben Hadden or, Do Right Whatever Comes Of It At his anchorage ground he found De Barras with the squadron from Newport, and fourteen transports laden with heavy artillery, and military stores proper for carrying on a siege. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The bay appeared to be well sheltered and to afford good anchorage ground. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Simon's Bay is very sheltered, excepting from the south-east, with good holding anchorage ground. A Winter Tour in South Africa Immediately opposite to the anchorage ground, there is a pretty little town called Williamstown, in which the water-police magistrate, an old seafaring gentleman, Captain ——, has his residence. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 340, February, 1844 It can afford no anchorage ground, which shall hold the mind in a storm. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 I had no longer an anchorage ground for my heart; but was at the mercy of every vagrant impulse. Tales of a Traveller Its greatest depth is about 40 feet, but the anchorage ground for vessels drawing 18 feet of water is very contracted, not exceeding one-half the size of the harbor. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient Alexander's engineers, however, in exploring the shore, found a point not far from the Canopic mouth of the Nile where the water was deep, and where there was an anchorage ground protected by an island. Cleopatra Favored by nature in many ways, Townsend has the finest roadstead and the best anchorage ground in these waters, and this must tell in the end, when advantages for sea trade are considered. Oregon, Washington and Alaska; Sights and Scenes for the Tourist There is safe anchorage ground in them, and you don't go draggin' your flukes with every spurt of wind, or get wrecked if there is a gale that rages round you. Nature and Human Nature As the tide was now beginning to turn, and was on the ebb, the anchor was raised, and the schooner, yielding to the pressure of the current, moved away from her anchorage ground. Lost in the Fog The anchorage ground was good; but the depth of water was suited to small vessels only—to shabby old fishing-smacks which seldom paid their expenses, and to dirty little coasters carrying coals and potatoes. The Evil Genius |
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