Surinam River

The bark was ready for sea, and had anchored in the afternoon outside the bar at the mouth of the Surinam River, when the crew turned in and the watch was set that night.

Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale John Sherburne Sleeper

Surinam River, when the lookout reported a steamer standing towards us.

Recollections of a naval life : including the cruises of the Confederate States steamers, "Sumter" and "Alabama", 1900

This vessel was one of the first to get to sea, and had cruised for several months with fair success, when in March, 1813, she gave chase to a sail off the Surinam River on the coast of South America.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Yet, as our young ensign sailed up the Surinam River, the world of tropic beauty came upon him with enchantment.

Black Rebellion Five Slave Revolts Thomas Wentworth Higginson 1867