In it's nautical reference, this Americanismrefers toa sailing vessel with two or more masts.
It can also be a very tall glass for beer, or a glass for drinking sherry wine.
When used as "prairie schooner" it refers to a covered wagon (smaller than a Conestoga wagon), that was used by pioneers crossing the American continent in the 1800s.
Father Mapple
He was saved from the belly of a large fish. It says and I quote "Now the LORD has prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah."
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Elijah
He jumped aboard a whaling ship.
Kokovoko
Captin Scoresby was the only one who was a professional harpooner and whaleman.
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