Thus far, this vessel has proved itself unbeatable.

At any rate the vessel had proved itself to be vulnerable.

"You sound confident, Captain, but what if this single remaining vessel should prove to be the heavy cruiser and not a destroyer?"

The vessel, the Manica, a converted tramp, which arrived just a month after the demand was made, immediately proved the value of the unit.

The vessel in sight proved to be a small brig from Liverpool, and was allowed to pass unmolested.

This vessel proved to be a valuable prize and, in a few days, Searle had captured three other ships.

Even pirates contributed to the advances, because small, fast, and highly maneuverable vessels proved successful.

If this vessel proved insufficient, he would wait a few years and take the second.

The ships would meet in the coming weeks, however the Confederate vessels proved speedier than the Union ironclads.

The vessel had proven to be too large for use by the Lime Company.