from stern to stern

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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

As the seas permitted, we could see her, riding and rocking, sometimes, alight from stern to stern and making a gallant fight for her life, as were we all.

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.

The furious pulsations of the engines had stopped, and from stern to stern the great ship was one mass of soothing flame.

From Adrift in the Wilds or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

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

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