pinnace
Example Sentences
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Though they dived on the Firth of Forth bridge and the naval base, the only things they hit were the Admiral's barge and a pinnace moored to the cruiser Southampton.
From Time Magazine Archive
On Apr. 4, the Prince will pay a short visit to this small enclave British possession on the west coast of Africa, landing at Bathurst in the bright-blue steam pinnace.
From Time Magazine Archive
He says the largest one is the Susan Constant, next in size is the Godspeed, and the smallest, a pinnace, is the Discovery.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
Now in James Town they were all in combustion, the strongest preparing once more to run away with the pinnace for England.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
But Dennis reminded him of his promise to lend him a pinnace in which to sail to Maiden Isle and bring off his comrades.
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Herbert Strang
