"Sight-hole" Quotes from Famous Books
... struck the forward side of the pilot-house directly in the sight-hole or slit, and exploded, cracking the second iron log and partly lifting the top, leaving an opening. Worden was standing immediately behind this spot, and received in his face the force of the blow, which partly stunned him, and filling his eyes with powder, ... — Famous Sea Fights - From Salamis to Tsu-Shima • John Richard Hale |