Doyle had taken a position on the north side of the ferry, and when M'Cottry, in advance, with his mounted riflemen, arrived at the creek, the British were Scuttling a ferry boat on the opposite side.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
Then, in a little while; a new menacing blackness would come up out of the sea, and by and by a fresh storm of wind would send the people Scuttling back into shelter.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
Ride your scruples, man-ride 'em, drive 'em-send 'em Scuttling.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole