Below them, but again without any clear differentiation, came the unrated sloops representing the flotilla.
"Some Principles of Maritime Strategy"
Julian Stafford Corbett
Finally, after a very distinct gap, came the unrated sloops and smaller craft, which formed the flotilla for coastwise and inshore work, despatch service, and kindred duties.
"Some Principles of Maritime Strategy"
Julian Stafford Corbett