Meanings of saw vessels in English

We saw vessels from Italy, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Holland.

Harkee, friend Filippo, just ask this Americano if, in his country, he ever saw vessels wear boots.

I saw vessels near the shore, and found myself suddenly transported back to the neighbourhood of civilized man.

Often, during the period of darkness, those on the raft thought they saw vessels approaching, but as they drew near they vanished into thin air.