| 单词 | press of sail |
| 例句 | Nothing is more probable than that she capsized and went down, while carrying a press of sail to escape her pursuers. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z It was now blowing half a gale of wind, and over a three or four knot tide, the old vessel was staggering along under a press of sail she had never felt before. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z We had now leisure to attend to the Beagle, and soon saw that her signals were only to warn us, for she had resumed her course under a press of sail. 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 Here was the bark, cutting through the water at a spanking rate; there the larger galleon, speeding after her under press of sail, and two other vessels equally large coming up from the south. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Meantime, under an almost perilous press of sail for such a wind and so rough a sea, the stanch, swift Noank was dashing along her course. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z We watched them with intense interest, as they passed the shoals, and came up with a favorable breeze, under a press of sail. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z It struck him that the canoe was carrying a dangerous press of sail, but nobody else appeared disturbed, and he admitted that the Indians probably knew how much it was safe to spread. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z A breeze, however, sprung up, and by carrying a press of sail, we succeeded in gaining an offing before dark. 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 In the terrible storm, which seemed to be increasing every moment, it was no longer possible to carry such a press of sail as was required to take the ship out. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z Escape now appeared possible; but old Bill's blood was up; and though, by carrying on a press of sail, he might have got off, he resolved to give the Frenchman another smell of his powder. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX 2011-08-27T02:00:23.817Z The next night the wind veered to the eastward, and blew hard; but under a heavy press of sail we stood in for the land, heading, as we believed, straight for our port. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z All five vessels, under a press of sail, were now running together in a ruck, the Comet, from her superior sailing qualities, being compelled to tack and manœuvre to maintain her position. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z At daylight on the 15th, we were again off Rivers Peak, notwithstanding our having carried a press of sail in order to make southing during the night. 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 She dragged it for another five minutes, staggering under a press of sail, and then there was a crash aloft, and topmast and mainsail gaff fell to leeward together. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z With very careful handling the cruiser was able to gain slightly on the chase, which was also well handled and carrying a press of sail. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z This confirmed my suspicion, for surely, I thought, no ship would risk carrying away her spars, under such a press of sail, unless she were endeavoring to escape from an enemy. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z At 12.30 Boyle showed his colours and fired a gun, but the other made no sign, continuing her efforts to escape, and losing her foretopmast through the press of sail she carried. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Having left Latitude Bay, we stood off until midnight, and then in shore again, carrying a press of sail all the time, in order to 'hold our own' against our old enemy, the current. 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 We had now reason to bless the fortunate shot that had crippled her fore-topmast; for she was afraid to carry such a press of sail as she otherwise would have done. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 With bow buried in foam and decks awash the schooner staggered swiftly onward under full press of sail, although every moment the canvas threatened to tear itself out of the bolts. The Wreckers of Sable Island On the night of the eleventh Rodney made signal for the whole fleet to go south under press of sail. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses The despatches of Don Louis de Cordova described the partial engagement as a complete rout, and Howe was made to flee with all press of sail from his brave pursuers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 We endeavoured to clear the Guaianeco Islands, by carrying a heavy press of sail, but soon after midnight were obliged to furl the reefed mainsail. 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 On his way, the viceroy had discovered the Ottoman fleet formed in compact order, and standing under press of sail towards the east. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 When the rest of the rigging was complete, the politics, genealogy, and astrology, were mounted as "royals" and "sky-scrapers;" and the ship weighed from Berlin for Leipsic under a press of sail. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. Beneath a press of sail that would have made most skippers fearful of running her under, Job was driving the Tiger along at a terrific pace. The Black Buccaneer She was schooner-rigged, and could carry a heavy press of sail, which the light winds of these inland lakes rendered necessary. Watch and Wait or The Young Fugitives On perceiving this they signalled each other and stood after us under a press of sail. A Sailor of King George The English fleet bore up in chase; and, although the Prince of Wales was the worst-sailing ship in the fleet, by carrying a great press of sail she became the headmost. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II Half-an-hour later there was a shrill whistling in the shrouds, and the rain began to patter on the deck, while the booms fretted, and we relieved her in part of her press of sail. The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea The orders were given quietly on deck; and in fifteen minutes the "Constitution," under full press of sail, was making her way out of Porto Praya roads. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The next day a favourable south wind blew; they weighed anchor, and the ship, under press of sail, left the harbour for the open sea. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers The captain had never in his life experienced a worse night, and to prevent our being blown further off Malta, he carried a press of sail. Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 By this time, seven hours thirty minutes p.m. we had arrived within one mile of the enemy, who were running inside of the rocks under a press of sail. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II By carrying a press of sail, I was fortunate in getting in with the enemy's fleet at half-past eleven, before it had time to collect and form a regular order of battle. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I In Arctic seas, the operation of forcing the ship through loose ice under a heavy press of sail; at least attempting the chance of advantage of cracks or openings in the pack. 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. With the added press of sail the Lena Knobloch heeled over until her lee rail was nearly awash. Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub "A great press of sail,—it fooled me into thinking her Stede Bonnet's brig." Blackbeard: Buccaneer I then carried a press of sail for four days. The Story of Commodore John Barry The Venerable and Spencer having at this time come up, I bore up after the enemy, who were carrying a press of sail, standing out of the Straits; and lost sight of them. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I Being generally equipped as a corsair, the xebec was constructed with a narrow floor, for speed, and of great breadth, to enable her to carry a great press of sail. 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 dawn on 8 April Byron saw that the French were coming out, and he hastened to St. Lucia under press of sail with the news. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Learning off Cape Passaro on the 22d of the enemy's departure from Malta, Nelson made direct for Alexandria under fair wind and press of sail. A History of Sea Power The steamer heeled well over to port under the heavy press of sail we were carrying. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi Sometimes if the weather looks threatening it is best to come at once, and then, supposing a heavy easterly sea, you must clap on a press of sail to drive the boat. Heroes of the Goodwin Sands One in which a ship may carry a press of sail, when a little more would endanger the spars. 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. About a fortnight later, being at the time off Cape Ortegal, cruising under short canvas, we sighted at daybreak a brig in the offing, to windward, steering south, under a press of sail. A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Turning back, I see a fine little schooner coming out of the Heads behind us, under a good press of sail. A Boy's Voyage Round the World The Centurion, under a press of sail, was the first to come up with the rearmost French ship, which she attacked in so gallant a manner that two others dropped astern to her support. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 She lays over a good deal because I’ve got a press of sail on her this morning.” The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea So we kept a press of sail on the boat, and looked out for the light. A Voyage round the World A book for boys The two midshipmen, with pistols in their belts and cutlasses at their sides, stood watching the lugger, which under press of sail was coming up astern. The Rival Crusoes The latter, better able from her size to bear a heavy press of sail, was coming up with her rapidly. Old Jack After this the enemy continued under a press of sail to the northward, and on the 21st were out of sight. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Harry, happening to look up, saw what, had he been on the watch, he would have observed long before, a large ship, under a press of sail, at no great distance. Adrift in a Boat One morning the "Tyrannicide," which was stationed on the lookout down the bay, was seen beating up the river, under a full press of sail. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 As we carried a press of sail, we shot past the enemy, who, bearing up, managed to cross our stern and pour in a raking fire. The Rival Crusoes We had run about half the lake, when the boat, under a press of sail, struck upon one of these rocks, with so much violence as to threaten our immediate destruction. The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America and Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823. Soon after noon of the 16th, from the mast-head of the President, a ship was descried standing towards her under a press of sail, which Commodore Rogers at once concluded was the frigate Guerrier. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 All this day the wind increased gradually, and we gained on the enemy, in the course of the day, six or eight miles, they however continued chasing us all night under a press of sail. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 I felt now as if we were safe; for no longer cumbered with a press of sail, we shipped less water, and had a better chance to lay out our course. Adrift in the Ice-Fields Those of the mercantile navy that most enjoyed her propinquity did not seem, by the press of sail that they were carrying, to think the situation very enviable. Rattlin the Reefer The leadsman was ordered into the chains, but at the first heave, the lead-line broke; another was sent for, and the Dort still carried on under a heavy press of sail. The Phantom Ship I won’t ask you to stay to dinner, as it is an affair that presses, so of course you will carry a press of sail. Percival Keene The frigate now dashed through the waves, foaming in her course and straining under the press of sail. Mr. Midshipman Easy McElvina, who had his glass fixed upon the vessel, soon made her out to be a frigate, coming down under a press of sail, attracted, as Phillips had remarked, by the reports of the guns. The King's Own The stranger appeared also to be standing under a press of sail, and steering to the southward of east. True Blue The sea was smooth, we were carrying a press of sail, and I could hear the rush of the ship through the water. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days We might possibly by carrying a greater press of sail have made more, but we were, as I have observed, in no hurry to bring it to an end. Hurricane Hurry The Lily was quickly put to rights and stood on in chase of the stranger, which was now seen, under a press of sail, standing away to the north-west. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure We will now trace the progress of the Investigator, from the time she was last seen passing Point Barrow under a press of sail. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Daylight had just broken on the 16th of April 1780, when a frigate under a press of sail was seen approaching the bay. True Blue The cutter drew nearer and nearer, carrying a press of sail, considering the strong wind which was now blowing. In the Eastern Seas For an instant the fog lifted, and showed us a large ship under a press of sail, standing directly after her. Hurricane Hurry This manoeuvre was beautifully performed, and we stood towards the Frenchmen under a press of sail. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat “Well-found schooner, skipper, and carries a press of sail.” The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise In spite of the partial engagement taking place, the remainder of the French fleet continued its flight under a press of sail. True Blue Very soon a sloop appeared under press of sail, rounding the point, and presently two vessels in chase of her. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country They had espied three Spanish men-of-war some three or four miles to leeward, beating up to the island under a press of sail. On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. No sooner, however, did the Frenchmen see our big China ships, with their two tiers of ports and warlike look, than they bore up under a press of sail, and by signal separated. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat Suddenly turning, the decoying squadron came back under a press of sail, joined the Spanish fleet, and sailed for England. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Great, therefore, was the delight of the British, when, on the morning of the 19th, the wind shifted suddenly, and enabled them to bear down under a press of sail on the enemy. True Blue Baltimore, it was now understood, was the point of attack; and towards the river upon which that town is built we hastened under a heavy press of sail. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 Many of the heavy British ships continued also in danger during the 17th, and had to carry a press of sail to clear the shoals, on which two of their prizes were actually wrecked. Types of Naval Officers Drawn from the History of the British Navy The enemy had proceeded on their voyage the day before he arrived, and he followed under a press of sail as far as Madeira. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth This was too great odds, so near their own batteries, and our small squadron were obliged to sheer off, under a press of sail. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 The captured ship lost it's mizen mast during the action; and the main and fore masts were so damaged, that they both gave way on the very first attempt to carry a press of sail. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 A fine southerly breeze was blowing, and a little fishing smack crossed the bar and ran up the harbour, lying hard over with press of sail. The Romance of the Coast The Americans have besides lost two of their largest Schooners, which upset from carrying a press of sail, when our fleet was in chase of them. A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861 He would sometimes go out in a boat, and overset her by carrying a press of sail. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth Lord Nelson, on receiving this intelligence, having dispatched the Nelly to Antigua, and the Jason to Montserrat, for farther information, immediately stood to the northward, under a press of sail. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 Both the above letters were delivered to the British consul, who had gone on board from Messina on the 20th; and, next day, the fleet proceeded, with a press of sail, for Malta. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 At 7 A.M. they were seen to be approaching in line of battle, under a press of sail, heading for the British van. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence So saying, he took his place at the helm, a press of sail was set, and the ship fairly rent her way through the sea of Marmora before the tempest. Stories of Mystery She overtook and brought her to action at half-past twelve, engaging under a press of sail, for the enemy made every effort to escape to the neutral port of Ostend, which was not far distant. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth Toward evening, the canoe in which Mr. M'Tavish was, in doubling a point of rock, was run under by its press of sail, and sunk. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific By carrying a press of sail, I was fortunate in getting in with the enemy's fleet at half past eleven o'clock, before it had time to connect and form a regular order of battle. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 Behind the pirate's triremes several large merchantmen were bearing into the harbour under a full press of sail. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. We stood on to the eastward, and the ship, to my astonishment, as well as to that of every person on board, bore such a press of sail wonderfully. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island For the remaining part of the day we carried a press of sail, and kept the wind, which was N.E. by N., in order to secure our passage to Macao. 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 The ship continued under a press of sail with a fair wind, and sped on her course towards Malta. Narratives of Shipwrecks of the Royal Navy; between 1793 and 1849 "Now," said Jack, "we are off; we can scud along under press of sail, you know." Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood He gazed earnestly at a sloop that just then crossed them at no great distance, staggering in towards the harbour under press of sail. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 After having weathered Maria's Islands, we continued to stand on with a press of sail to the eastward, for I was anxious to gain an offing from the coast, the ship being exceedingly disabled. An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island The press of sail which of necessity we carried caused the leak to increase and the pumps were kept in constant use. The Journey to the Polar Sea The Hecla had at this time just hove in sight, under a press of sail, to the eastward, having at length, with much difficulty, succeeded in getting into clear water. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1 The leadsman was ordered into the chains, but at the first heave the lead-line broke; another was sent for, and the Dort still carried on under a heavy press of sail. The Phantom Ship The press of sail carried in the night had so much stretched the rigging that it required to be set up, fore and aft. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 1 Close to the mouth of the bay, the cluster of vessels was considerable, all bearing up under a press of sail, and in perfect order. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 356, February 14, 1829 Very soon a sloop appeared under press of sail, rounding the point, and presently two gun-boats in chase of her. Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest BORE.—The operation of "boring" through loose ice consists in entering it under a press of sail, and forcing the ship through by separating the masses. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1 The Echo alone was in sight, but at a great distance, and carrying a press of sail not to lose sight of us. Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. Scarcely was the battle over when the British frigate Poictiers bore down under a press of sail, recaptured what was left of the Frolic, and took the Wasp in addition. A School History of the United States We went on under a press of sail last evening until eight o'clock, when we encamped in a wide sandy bay in the Straits of Michigan, having come a computed distance of 80 miles. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers The American, who had carried a heavy press of sail in hope of escaping, was so completely water-logged that the LOWESTOFFE's boat went in on deck and out again with the sea. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Ships of the line, each one, Ye to the westward run, Always before the gale, Under a press of sail, With weight of metal all untold. Excursions At daybreak the Bacchus was seen close in shore, carrying a press of sail and closely pursued by the Spanish vessels. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 His exultation was moderated by the sight of a large topsail schooner on our starboard quarter, dead to windward, steering towards us under a heavy press of sail, and coming up hand over hand. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale One looked in the distance like a two-masted ship flying before the wind under press of sail. Travels in Alaska Nelson then shaped his course to the northward for Caramania, and steered from thence along the southern side of Candia, carrying a press of sail both night and day, with a contrary wind. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Our fleet 3 or 4 leagues to leeward in the order of sailing or under a press of sail. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders "Ah! there they come, under a full press of sail!" cried Harry, who loved well to imitate the nautical phrases of his father. Natalie A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds This proceeding continued for several days; the brig carrying a press of sail by day, and lying to by night, until patience seemed no longer a virtue. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale Soon after leaving the river Senegal, as we were standing onward with a press of sail towards Cape. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 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 The fair wind and all the press of sail which we had crowded on the junk proved of no use to us. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea Hence he was proud of the manoeuvre, so mentions, 'tacked ship occasionally, under a press of sail.' The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Presently, at the first streak of dawn on the 23rd of June, a strong squadron was seen advancing rapidly under a press of sail. The Father of British Canada: a Chronicle of Carleton In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail. Mr. Midshipman Easy She crowded on a press of sail till she was overhauled, when she fought her captors till her case was hopeless. The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 She had a fair wind, but was not going fast; being heavily laden, and under no press of sail. Foul Play Kd.* ship occasionally, working to windward under a press of sail, our squadron and the frigates in company, and our fleet a few miles to leeward. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders At last I reached the little plateau, and from this eminence beheld the ship standing away under a press of sail, and saw that night was at hand. Black Bartlemy's Treasure The frigate now dashed through the waves, foaming in her course, and straining under the press of sail. Mr. Midshipman Easy Not until the last person was off the steamboat—he sent men aboard to make sure—did he take off the press of sail. The Mutiny of the Elsinore But what mainly inspired us with horror and astonishment, was that she bore up under a press of sail in the very teeth of that supernatural sea, and of that ungovernable hurricane. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 She had been obliged to carry a press of sail in heavy gales to be able to hold her ground, and had consequently sustained great damage in her canvas and rigging. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains At last we saw them, four in all, nearly hull down to seaward, but evidently coming in under press of sail. The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Johnson seems to spend all his spare time there or aloft at the crosstrees, watching the Ghost cleaving the water under press of sail. The Sea Wolf |
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