guard-ship

As he left the deck of the guard-ship the historic part of his career came to an end.

Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin 2005

When attempts at evasion occurred, the traffic was stopped by sending all craft outside the guard-ship, and forbidding intercourse with the shore.

First footsteps in East Africa 2003

The aeroplanes could not yet be moved; but the armoured cars might come straight away, and a guard-ship if the Admiral was generous.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

Not till evening did the tide serve, enabling us to send our papers for visa on board the guard-ship

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo 2003

We had no less than four naval consorts “La Caravane,” guard-ship, store-ship, and hospital-hulk; a fine transport,

Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo 2003

With them I went on board H.M.S. NUMBER, our new guard-ship, and introduced myself to Captain Snagge, in command.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

We call at the guard-ship to pass our papers, and then steam ahead out of the Gaboon estuary to the south, round

Travels in West Africa 2003

The RAISONNABLE having been commissioned on account of the dispute respecting the Falkland Islands, was paid off as soon as the difference with the court of Spain was accommodated, and Captain Suckling was removed to the TRIUMPH, seventy-four, then stationed as a guard-ship in the Thames.

The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 1993

At the mouth of the harbour lies a Danish frigate at anchor; and, I suppose, from the position she has taken up, is intended for the guard-ship.

A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition William A. Ross

Dropping down with the tide, we arrived the same evening alongside the guard-ship at Sheerness; and, being desirous of making ourselves snug, and of landing two unfortunate friends whom we had originally promised to send ashore at Gravesend, we made fast to a Government buoy, and remained in smooth water till the following morning.

A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition William A. Ross