drogher

Example Sentences

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The port fell; the drogher went on bumping alongside, completely disregarded.

From Romance by Conrad, Joseph

“It proves, however, that the crew of the drogher must have been sober, or they could not have found their way clear of it.”

From The Three Lieutenants by Webb, Archibald

Drogher after drogher left us filled with salvage, while others crowded as near as they dared to receive the bags, cases and bundles, that were constantly being hurled overside.

From The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life by Bullen, Frank T.

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

Then the drogher, getting herself clear, would proceed innocently to the custom-house steps, where all such coasters had to report themselves on arrival.

From Romance by Conrad, Joseph