galley-fire

Upon the mention of a change of weather, he sent the steward to learn how the artificers felt, and on his return he stated that they now seemed to be all very happy, since the cook had begun to light the galley-fire and make preparations for the suet-pudding of Sunday, which was the only dish to be attempted for the mess, from the ease with which it could both be cooked and served up.

Records of a Family of Engineers 1912

Pokers were heated red-hot in the galley-fire, and carried hastily to the guns, but cooled too rapidly in the rush across the deck.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

I never in my life passed such an unpleasant time, rolling our gunnels under, knowing that we were drifting, our anchor having dragged, but in what direction it was difficult to judge; unable to cook, through the sea we had shipped having put our galley-fire out; and, worse than all, burning quantities of coal, as we had to keep steam always well up, ready for anything that might happen.

Sketches From My Life Pasha, Hobart 1887

Now then, old stew-pan, "-- to the cook --" dowse your galley-fire, my hearty, and stow away all your best chiney down in the run.

The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba Harry Collingwood 1886

Life must have been precious always; but never before had it appeared so precious as now, whilst I gazed at that homely ship, with her main-topsail to the mast, swinging stately upon the swell, the faces of the seamen plain, the smoke of her galley-fire breaking from the chimney, the sounds of creaking blocks and groaning parrels stealing from her.

The Frozen Pirate 1877

Upon the mention of a change of weather, he sent the steward to learn how the artificers felt, and on his return he stated that they now seemed to be all very happy, since the cook had begun to light the galley-fire and make preparations for the suet-pudding of Sunday, which was the only dish to be attempted for the mess, from the ease with which it could both be cooked and served up.

Records of a Family of Engineers Robert Louis Stevenson 1872

It was very cold, and, a collier coming by us, with her galley-fire smoking and flaring, looked like a comfortable home.

Great Expectations Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1861

It was very cold, and, a collier coming by us, with her galley-fire smoking and flaring, looked like a comfortable home.

Great Expectations 1860

This was the worthy cook, Nikel Sling, whose duties called him to his post at the galley-fire at an early hour each day.

The Red Eric 1859

Beside him, on a little stool close to the galley-fire, sat Tim Rokens -- not that Mr Rokens was cold -- far from it.

The Red Eric 1859