blockaders

As, by the Admiralty's instructions, one of the blockaders was usually a ship of the line, the American vessels very properly evaded them.

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877

Warnings were issued at one point, but the police appeared to change their plans and called off bringing buses to take away the blockaders.

James M. Russell: On 9th Anniversary of Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, Activists "Witness Against Torture" James M. Russell 2011

Warnings were issued at one point, but the police appeared to change their plans and called off bringing buses to take away the blockaders.

James M. Russell: On 9th Anniversary of Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, Activists "Witness Against Torture" James M. Russell 2011

One of the blockaders, Dave Leighton, 34, said: This flight has to be stopped.

Activists blockade detention centres in protest over deportation plans 2012

It's hard to imagine the Iranians passively watching their economy strangled for lack of gasoline (which they import), without at least firing a few missiles at the blockaders.

Mark Weisbrot: Anti-War Movement Successfully Pushes Back Against Military Confrontation With Iran 2008

Without a good number of experienced, committed blockaders on the ground even a brief tactical victory would be impossible.

The Brawl in St. Paul 2008

On the fifth day, having got in a small stock of provisions, when it was already mid-day and the blockaders were paying little or no attention, and some of them even were taking their siesta, the two ships sailed out of the harbour: the one directing her course towards the Hellespont, whilst her companion made for the open sea.

Hellenica 2007

Then, on the part of the blockaders, there was a rush to the scene of action, as fast as the several crews could get clear of land, in bustle and confusion, cutting away the anchors, and rousing themselves from sleep, for, as chance would have it, they had been breakfasting on shore.

Hellenica 2007

“The Federal blockaders are boxing in a lot of our shipping,” said Calvin.

Fateful Journeys Gary E. Parker 2005

“The Federal blockaders are boxing in a lot of our shipping,” said Calvin.

Fateful Journeys Gary E. Parker 2005