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

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

From As We Sweep Through The Deep by Stables, Gordon

For an instant the Miséricorde reeled in her course and quivered from stern to stern.

From Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess by Reed, Talbot Baines

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

We knew to a certainty that we would have fierce rapids to run and sometimes we would be awash from stern to stern.

From The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure by Roosevelt, Wyn