"North sea" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... Netherlands was one of the earliest formed, Belgium only came in at the eleventh hour; she will, however, owing to the zealous activity of Mr. Lenders, the consul in London, send an important contribution worthy of her interest in the North Sea fisheries. We ought also to mention that Newfoundland is among those colonies which have shown great energy, and she may be expected to send ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 • Various
... It seemed that the Armada was lost. At this critical moment the wind suddenly shifted to the east. This threw the English fleet to leeward, and enabled the Spaniards to head out from the coast and make for the North Sea. The Spanish admiral held a council. The sea had gone down, and they had now a fair wind for Calais; and the question was put to the sailing masters and captains whether they should return into the Channel or sail north round Scotland and Ireland, ...
— By England's Aid or The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) • G.A. Henty
... the outpost for the German fleet British officers will readily admit. Indeed, they credit them with the escape of the German fleet at Jutland, one of the deepest regrets in British naval history. As eyes for the German fleet in the North Sea, the Zeppelins, with their great cruising range and power of endurance, proved ...
— Opportunities in Aviation • Arthur Sweetser
... which it refers, known as "The Trusty Look-Out," represents a seaman in oilskins looking out over the North Sea. The face is that ...
— Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 12, 1916 • Various
... km note: includes Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Davis Strait, Denmark Strait, part of the Drake Passage, Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, Norwegian Sea, almost all of the Scotia Sea, ...
— The 2000 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
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