She was put under close-reefed topsails, and finally hove to. During the day she was struck by a tremendous sea, which hove the ship down, and shifted her cargo. The decks were also swept of ...
A missile whizzed over their heads, and smashed into one of the topsails. ANJLI MOHINDRA:The sail was ripped from its tethers and flapped uselessly. 'Get that repaired!' ordered the Captain.