Only seven boats and less than 100 men returned that night.

The following morning, when the boats returned, they found just another 140 survivors, at least as many again having died during the night.

Even in good years, many boats return with empty holds.

Their absence extended over a long period, and, at last, only one boat returned.

Only the closest boat could return the fire, for the ones in back were afraid of hitting their friends.

At this suggestion the boat immediately returned to the other side.

He said no boats were returning to shore until the race was over.

Would the boat ever return to use it again?

The American boats returned fire with small arms and moved in to board the vessel.

His boat set out in July 1943 and never returned.