from stern to stern

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At the same moment there was a shock that sent all hands reeling, the Adventurer quivered from stern to stern, and then, after a moment no longer than a heart-beat, lurched forward again.

From The Adventure Club Afloat by Barbour, Ralph Henry

As the seas permitted, we could see her, riding and rocking, sometimes, alight from stern to stern and making a gallant fight for her life, as were we all.

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.

Crackers were served out, and for two hours there was a tremendous racket from stern to stern, among the younger boys.

From Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat by Optic, Oliver

A sound far louder than thunder shakes the Pride from stern to stern.

From As We Sweep Through The Deep by Stables, Gordon

She cal’lates New York’s nothin’ but a sham from stern to stern, manned by liars and swindlers and hypocrites and officered by thieves.

From Cap'n Warren's Wards by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby