Lapwing

Matson, en route, when we found the "Lapwing" awaiting our arrival with mails and the men we left behind in Malta hospital on the outward voyage.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

Here the "Lapwing," after having taken the admiral up the river, parted company, whilst we continued our way along the Bornean shore.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

"Lapwing," her captain having shot himself in consequence of the decision of the court against him in the affair of the late collision.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

I then ascertained what had hitherto escaped my knowledge, that the sloop was called the "Lapwing" of St. Bartholomew; but really belonged to Mr. Thomas, an opulent merchant residing in St. George, Grenada, and was about to proceed to that port with a cargo of flour and other articles of American produce.

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

On coming to anchor we were rather surprised to find the "Lapwing" had preceded us, and was lying close in shore.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

One clear day the "Lapwing" passed, bound for Hong Kong.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

With the "Lapwing" in tow, and the gentlest of breezes filling the lighter canvas, we shape our course eastward.

In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith

Her swift and dipping motion that had gained her the name of "Lapwing" now served her well.

The Missing Bride Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth 1859

"Lapwing," her kind, motherly countenance had lost somewhat of its comfortable jollity, and her hearty mellow laugh was seldom heard.

The Missing Bride Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth 1859

They are waiting for convoy -- the 'Lapwing' frigate.

Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey Joseph Cottle 1811