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
By then, Islam's ship had already come within 30 nautical miles of the strait.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Mr. Dolin is an experienced hand at nautical adventure; this is his 17th book.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Madden’s post also included pictures of various paintings and sketches plus another nautical image dedicated to the newborn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Before we were allowed aboard the Rena, Dad delivered a series of lectures about navigation, tides, the magnetic compass, seamanship, rope-splicing, right-of-way, and nautical terminology.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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