Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 256William Blackwood, 1944 - England |
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Page 62
There were a number of lights about , mostly displayed by steamers , but the captain did not bother about them as they had ... a quarter to twelve - was struck Lundy Island light showed through the drizzle , out on the starboard bow .
There were a number of lights about , mostly displayed by steamers , but the captain did not bother about them as they had ... a quarter to twelve - was struck Lundy Island light showed through the drizzle , out on the starboard bow .
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The steamer's masthead lights had opened ; her green light had been shut out , leaving her red light showing . The rapidity with which she altered her bearing as she sheered out on to the port bow showed that she had got very close .
The steamer's masthead lights had opened ; her green light had been shut out , leaving her red light showing . The rapidity with which she altered her bearing as she sheered out on to the port bow showed that she had got very close .
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Both officers , it would appear , had passed by that way many times before , for they never hesitated , and the light was poor . The C.O. , with responsibility lying heavy on his young shoulders , glanced at the sky and sniffed the ...
Both officers , it would appear , had passed by that way many times before , for they never hesitated , and the light was poor . The C.O. , with responsibility lying heavy on his young shoulders , glanced at the sky and sniffed the ...
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