wooden boat

Example Sentences

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I fled to Delhi, then Kuala Lumpur, before taking a wooden boat across the Strait of Malacca.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

In Gran Canaria, the coast guard towed a wooden boat carrying migrants, including a toddler, into the port of Arguineguin.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2023

The arrival of the first wave, smashing against the wooden boat, set off a desperate scramble for gear: knives, warm clothing, headlamps, water.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Strong winds had lashed the boat sparking panic among many passengers, who moved to one side of the wooden boat and caused it to flip over, the coast guard and police said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Mr. Woodwell says they been doing it pretty much like this since the first wooden boat was built, and not to worry, it’ll work just fine.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick