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sailing ship

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a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts

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As a cabin boy on a Norwegian sailing ship I earned five kronen a week in addition to my keep. Fritz Sauckel

A sailing ship is no democracy; you don't caucus a crew as to where you'll go anymore than you inquire when they'd like to shorten sail. Sterling Hayden

A clipper was a very fast sailing ship of the 19th century. Source: Internet

Alexandra was a three-masted sailing ship with auxiliary steam power, nonetheless, remaining flagship in a navy which was steadily transitioning from sail to steam. Source: Internet

The fishing village of New Bedford, Massachusetts was recreated along the waterfront; the sailing ship in the film was fully constructed to be seaworthy; and three 100-foot whales were built out of steel, wood, and plastic. Source: Internet

Donald McKay 's Sovereign of the Seas reported the highest speed ever achieved by a sailing ship – convert, made while running her easting down to Australia in 1854. Source: Internet

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