1
A frigate and two bomb vessels crossed the bay and threatened the castle.
2
Adam knew from experience that bomb vessels were difficult at the best of times, being clumsy and unhandy sailers.
3
The Dutch, in 1735, sent a fleet of seven ships of war, two bomb vessels, and a strong body of troops against Gheriah.
4
Some young artillery officers, serving on board the bomb vessels, refused to let their men perform any other duty but what related to the mortars.