anchorages

Middle Ages we find attached to many convents and churches anchorages, that is, hermitages for recluses who at their own request were walled up by the bishop and who exercised a great influence over the populace by reason of their example, their austerities, and their exhortations.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913

Sea fishing is available off Ardglass, both coarse and game fishing are available locally, and various marinas, anchorages and yacht clubs are on hand to serve budding sailors along the coast.

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From this mountainous island, you can set sail and seek out serene anchorages on more than 60 islands and cays.

Susan Fogwell: Bareboat Sailing Options In The Caribbean Susan Fogwell 2012

When the rigging is left intact between events, PLASA advises inspection of cross-bracing cable assemblies and anchorages between each use.

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Its windward coast was iron-bound, without anchorages or inlets, and it was inhabited by scores of warring tribes — at least it had been, until Koho had arisen, like a Kamehameha, and, by force of arms and considerable statecraft, firmly welded the greater portion of the tribes into a confederation.

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Shoals — points — anchorages — ah, Redscar, Owen Bay,

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Barge-cleaning operations, anchorages and wharves have been recorded.

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Due to the surrounding calm seas, and an abundance of secluded coves and anchorages, the Whitsundays have gained a reputation as a sailor's paradise with the largest array of skippered and chartered boating options in the Southern Hemisphere.

Yvonne Yorke: The Great Barrier Reef: From Above and Below 2010

It took a while before we had everything shipshape enough to spend more time out at sea and at anchorages than in the safety of marinas and the necessary boatyards.

True Spirit Jessica Watson 2010

As soon as the smoke and dust cleared the high scalers were again aloft, preparing anchorages for the cofferdam replacing the temporary rock barricade.

Colossus Michael Hiltzik 2010