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They were like eyes, through which China could look out to the Pacific, straining for a glimpse of the topmasts of a relieving U.S. fleet.

From Time Magazine Archive

The fore and main yards were lowered, and the topmasts were struck, and the ship, relieved by the removal of so much top weight, rode more easily.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 by Various

Through the night the gale tickled the topmasts, but the ship rode smoothly at her anchors, and Skipper Zachariah’s stentorian sleep was not disturbed by any sudden call to duty.

From Dr. Grenfell's Parish The Deep Sea Fisherman by Duncan, Norman

Three silver streaks glimmering against the dark blue of the sky represented her topmasts; all the rest of her was buried beneath the snow.

From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Stables, Gordon

All lost their topmasts, their wireless thus being put out of action.

From The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)