The broad lateen sails were spread, and the slaves sat quietly before their oars, ready to row, though for hour after hour there was no need of rowing.
"The Blue Pavilions"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
At this time a lateen-rigged vessel, the largest of the three privateers, was preparing to make a desperate attempt to board the ship on the larboard quarter, and, with nearly all his men on the forecastle and long bowsprit, were ready to take the final leap.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
Very beautiful also were the pictures made by the dahabiehs and other native boats, with their big lateen sails and with the motley gathering of natives in the stern.
"The Critic in the Orient"
George Hamlin Fitch