Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonners
Literary usage of Tonners
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"... for Hatcher of Southampton built the 35-ton cutter " Glance "—the pioneer of
the subsequent 40-tonners—in 1855, and the " Vampire "—the pioneer of the ..."
2. Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing by Dixon Kemp (1884)
"Within the last ten years classes have sprung up, and no class has earned more
laurels than the 40-tonners. Three builders—Hatcher, Fife, and Ratsey—made ..."
3. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1872)
"... and a special prize, presented by the Rear- Commodore, David Fulton, Esq., for
yachts 20 tons and under. August 1st, a Channel match, for 10-tonners ..."
4. The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"... of the 20-tonners—in 1857, in which year Weld also had the " Lulworth," an
82-ton cutter of comparatively shallow draught, constructed at Lymington. ..."
5. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1890)
"... for 40-tonners, 20-tonners, and 10-ton- nera. The sport too was better regulated,
and was conducted on a uniform system : the Yacht-Racing Association, ..."
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