Three men-of-war were anchored astern and on our bows. From Wordnik.com. [Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver] Reference
Warren, and his fleet of eleven men-of-war bore into the harbor. From Wordnik.com. [The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 3, March, 1886] Reference
When trained, these cooks are employed on the merchant-ships, as well as on the men-of-war. From Wordnik.com. [Denmark] Reference
British men-of-war, the Rose and Phoenix, past all the batteries, unharmed, up the North River. From Wordnik.com. [The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn] Reference
It is a question how the unfavorable conditions of communication with our men-of-war can be improved. From Wordnik.com. [Operations Upon the Sea A Study] Reference
An armada of some fifty men-of-war and transports, including eight galleys-royal, under the command of. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Barbary Corsairs] Reference
Portuguese men-of-war, jellyfish, with their little sails unfurled, and flying fish played around the ship. From Wordnik.com. [Coming of Age: 1939-1946] Reference
“We are American cruisers, and no one has a right, I guess, to fire into the United States men-of-war.”. From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
On account of the great number of men-of-war already at anchor we had to take up stations as most convenient. From Wordnik.com. [In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83] Reference
Nine of the former were on board different men-of-war, and the other two working with their father on the farm. From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
From the spot where I stand, I can catch a glimpse of the dockyards, and the hulls of six dismounted men-of-war. From Wordnik.com. [A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition] Reference
The arrival of two French men-of-war caused the greatest excitement among the white strangers and the black natives. From Wordnik.com. [A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole] Reference
In the north, as soon as navigation opened, men-of-war sailed up the St. Lawrence and brought reinforcements to Quebec. From Wordnik.com. [The Wars Between England and America] Reference
The Spanish men-of-war, which were always painted white, had their colour changed to dark grey like the American ships. From Wordnik.com. [The Philippine Islands] Reference
The Dutch took advantage of his precipitancy and at once sailed up the Medway, burnt three men-of-war, among them being the. From Wordnik.com. [London and the Kingdom - Volume II] Reference
If that sea were ploughed by navies, or disfigured by the hideous black hulks of men-of-war, it would lose its magnificence. From Wordnik.com. [My New Curate] Reference
But on the 7th of November, some British men-of-war again passed the obstructions without difficulty, and Washington wrote to. From Wordnik.com. [The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn] Reference
Great Britain that it did not suffice to entrust her men-of-war to men of high lineage unless they were also men of judgment. From Wordnik.com. [Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir] Reference
I must not omit to mention that, during my stay, I visited a slaver, three of which (prizes to our men-of-war) lay in the harbor. From Wordnik.com. [The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy] Reference
In July, Norby, the most famous naval officer of Christiern, came to the rescue of the beleaguered castle with sixteen men-of-war. From Wordnik.com. [The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa] Reference
Not the least destructive vessels of the brave American navy were the whaling vessels from Buzzard's Bay made over into men-of-war. From Wordnik.com. [The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 5, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 5, May, 1886] Reference
As she passed the fleet, parting salutations were exchanged with the monitors, men-of-war, and the smaller boats passing to and fro. From Wordnik.com. [The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative] Reference
The American men-of-war left Mirs Bay (opposite to Hong-Kong Island) on April 27, under the command of Commodore Dewey, and on the way made. From Wordnik.com. [The Philippine Islands] Reference
Privateer, which were obliged to desist from their attempt; having been gradually worsted by the men-of-war, and lost several of their men. From Wordnik.com. [The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn] Reference
Men and manners were equally strange to me, except those on board the different men-of-war I had served in, and they were not the most polished. From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
It is shown also that black sailors employed on our men-of-war, are valued by their commanders, and are on equal terms with their white comrades. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens] Reference
If we could only see those fortifications, those men-of-war, we would complain less about expenses; but everything is proposed and nothing executed. From Wordnik.com. [Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy] Reference
Villafranca, a mile or so away to the eastward, is an excellent port, affording shelter to large ships; occasionally men-of-war are to be seen there. From Wordnik.com. [Fair Italy, the Riviera and Monte Carlo Comprising a Tour Through North and South Italy and Sicily with a Short Account of Malta] Reference
“Then the United States men-of-war should have answered the private signal and hoisted their colours,” returned our captain, “as we did ours.”. From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
Several large men-of-war were in the dock, among them one that had knocked a few plates off its bottom in running over a German submarine in the North Sea. From Wordnik.com. ["The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders] Reference
Chefoo, notwithstanding its uninteresting appearance, seems to be a pretty regular port of call for men-of-war, several of which are lying at anchor within the bar. From Wordnik.com. [In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83] Reference
They seemed to have but few fears of the Dutch or English men-of-war being able to take them, and during their three years 'cruise had never been chased by any of them. From Wordnik.com. [The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy] Reference
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