tide rip

tide rip We were between the mainland and a few low islands on our left, when suddenly we struck a most remarkable "tide rip", as it is called. The rippling of the water, with low, even lappings. extended all around and about us, a mile at least in each direction. Cross currents made long...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1963
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/73870
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Summary:tide rip We were between the mainland and a few low islands on our left, when suddenly we struck a most remarkable "tide rip", as it is called. The rippling of the water, with low, even lappings. extended all around and about us, a mile at least in each direction. Cross currents made long furrows here, while there, broad sheets presented the same even ripple as far as the eye could reach. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story July 1963 Not used Not used Withdrawn tide n in nfld dict