headmost
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It was with great delight I found the Orion sail extremely well, and in the morning we were one of the headmost ships of the squadron.
From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I by Ross, John, Sir
The two headmost French ships then tacked, one placing herself alongside to windward, and the other on the Glatton’s bow, while the other ships engaged her on her lee-quarter and stern.
From How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 by Kingston, William Henry Giles
This arrangement was made as we pulled towards the headmost prahu.
From Mark Seaworth by Kingston, William Henry Giles
The Irresistible, Russell, Colossus, and Sanspareil were the headmost of our fleet after the Orion and Queen Charlotte, and engaged the enemy as they came up.
From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I by Ross, John, Sir
The breeze was favourable and fresh; but we were clear of the Sound, but a long way astern of the convoy, and none of the headmost men-of-war to be seen.
From Peter Simple by Marryat, Frederick
