nautical
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The experienced sailor who has captained big boats for 30 years said people thought Freya would not last a week, yet they have logged 18,000 nautical miles in 15 months.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
But despite his nautical ambitions, Tortorella had been itching to get back behind the bench.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
By then, Islam's ship had already come within 30 nautical miles of the strait.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
My nautical senses told me we were somewhere off the coast of northern Florida, so we’d come a long way overnight, farther than any mortal ship should’ve been able to travel.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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