unrigging

As early as January 1779, sailors went on strike for higher wages, unrigging ships and driving stevedores and other tradesmen from the waterfront.

Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010

As early as January 1779, sailors went on strike for higher wages, unrigging ships and driving stevedores and other tradesmen from the waterfront.

Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010

The Americans at that period were fond of using bar shot, which were of very questionable benefit, being useless against a ship's hull, though said to be sometimes of great help in unrigging an antagonist from whom one was desirous of escaping, as in the case of the _President_ and

The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans Theodore Roosevelt 1888

The French and Spanish interpreters instructed them in these languages: the flag-lieutenant superintended their navigation, and that they might perfect themselves in seamanship, a frigate-built yacht of eight or ten tons was provided, upon which they were exercised in sailing, rigging and unrigging, and every part of a practical seaman's duty.

The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth Osler, Edward, 1798-1863 1854

-- The seamen unrigging the ships and hauling some transports on shore for the defence of the place.

Hurricane Hurry William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

They were for ever employed in knotting and splicing, and in rigging and unrigging a model ship, which had been made on purpose to instruct them.

The Three Midshipmen William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

To give Gerald employment till arrangements could be made for his going to sea, he was sent on board the _Ouzel Galley_, to assist in landing her stores and unrigging her, previous to her being hauled up on the slip to be repaired.

The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Notwithstanding the state of the ice, however, we did not remain idle on the 8th, all hands being employed in unrigging the Fury, and landing all her spars, sails, booms, boats, and other top weight.

Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2 William Edward Parry 1822

Notwithstanding the state of the ice, however, we did not remain idle on the 8th, all hands being employed in unrigging the _Fury_, and landing all her spars, sails, booms, boats, and other top-weight.

Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage William Edward Parry 1822

The crew of the Diligente were turned over to a hulk, preparatory to unrigging and clearing her out for dock.

Percival Keene Frederick Marryat 1820