drogher

Example Sentences

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It struck me, indeed, that she was the same wicked-looking vessel I had seen come into English Harbour the day we sailed in the drogher.

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald

The same afternoon the adventurers got back to their drogher, the overseer having liberally supplied them with as much venison and fish as they could possibly consume.

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald

The drogher spun round like a top, and off she flew before the hurricane.

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald

Alick knew that Captain Hemming would not sail before the return of the drogher with his midshipmen, or should she not appear until he had endeavoured to ascertain their fate.

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald

The drogher was hired by the day, and the longer she was out the more he pocketed.

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald