The galleys of Octavius were low in the water, and nimble in their handling; those of Antony were bulky and high, with five to ten banks of oars, and their natural Unhandiness was made worse by a device intended to protect them against ramming.
"A History of Sea Power"
William Oliver Stevens and Allan Westcott
Seeing the hurry and the Unhandiness of the missile, it was excellent.
"The Lady Of Blossholme"
H. Rider Haggard