When I told him my story, he entreated me with favor and made me his harbor-master, and I have prospered in his service and found acceptance with him. ❋ Naipaul, V.S. (1981)
The regal convoy consisted of five or six war-steamers, and His Majesty, besides his own officers, was escorted also by the English consul at Bangkok, the harbor-master and several European officers in the Siamese service. ❋ Various (N/A)
Captain Fairfield is not crossing the ocean any more, having received the appointment as harbor-master in an English port. ❋ Charlotte Fuhrer (N/A)
We must premise, at the same time, that to his honorary duties as admiral, conjoined the humbler, but not less useful, offices of lighthouse keeper, manager of the fisheries, and harbor-master. ❋ Paul Adrien (N/A)
In 1827, Mr. Walworth, the harbor-master and Government agent, proceeded to Washington, and after the most strenuous exertions, succeeded in obtaining a further grant of $10,000 for the improvement of the harbor. ❋ Maurice [Unknown Role] Joblin (N/A)
He sought out the harbor-master, who was engaged in painting a dory behind his shop. ❋ Edith Ballinger Price (1947)
"Nary widder," said the harbor-master, chewing tobacco reflectively. ❋ Edith Ballinger Price (1947)
The harbor-master stood up straight and looked at Ken, at last. ❋ Edith Ballinger Price (1947)
"Ain't got none for sale ner hire, just now," the harbor-master replied. ❋ Edith Ballinger Price (1947)
The harbor-master seemed badly flustered at seeing Maigret there. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
Certain words, too, had acquired for him a clearer meaning: harbor-master, coaster, cargo-boat. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
After giving up the sea he had applied for the post of harbor-master at Ouistreham. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
Before rejoining Maigret the mayor took the opportunity of shaking hands with the harbor-master. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
A picture of the short, sturdy harbor-master was hovering before his eyes as he conjured up the past. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
Only the skipper and the harbor-master did the talking. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
He was Yves Joris, a retired sea-captain, now harbor-master at Ouistreham. ❋ Simenon, Georges (1942)
Barring the harbor-master and a handful of Chinese, Boeleleng, which is a place of some size, appeared to be deserted. ❋ Unknown (1918)
What I did find on the wharf was a surly Dutch harbor-master, who, judging from his breath and disposition, had been on a prolonged carouse. ❋ Unknown (1918)
The harbor-master stepped down into grey ashes, sinkin 'above his knee. ❋ Francis Rolt-Wheeler (1918)
Makin 'his way along the rail, the harbor-master made his way to where he could reach the iron ladder goin' to the bridge, an 'climbed it. ❋ Francis Rolt-Wheeler (1918)
