Off shore, the tug attached a towline to the schooner that was carrying its coal supply, its own bunkers being crammed with guns and cartridges.
"Cuba, Old and New"
Albert Gardner Robinson
I purpose to have the Tallahatchie tow the schooner as far down as practicable; but we shall doubtless have business on our hands before it is time to cut the towline.
"A Victorious Union SERIES: The Blue and the Gray--Afloat"
Oliver Optic
"The fog is settling down again, and I have no doubt the captain of the steamer will get under way at about the hour named," said Christy, putting his hand on the wire towline, and giving it a shake, to assure himself that it was all clear.
"A Victorious Union SERIES: The Blue and the Gray--Afloat"
Oliver Optic