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1 We will gain sea-room and set course for Falmouth, where Sir Richard Bolitho will hoist his flag.
2 Towards night the ship again stood out to gain sea-room , and a gloom was visible in every countenance.
3 But Fanad was still to be weathered, and close as she sailed to the wind, it seemed hardly possible to gain sea-room to clear it.
4 Haply, however, the full fury of the storm would not overtake them till they had gained sea-room .
5 'As soon as we clear the land and gain sea - room we can pick up the southeast trades.
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