Question

How does the mariner describe the movement of the ship as it sails away from lands

Answer 1

The mariner describes the movement of the ship as it sails away from the land; in following words. This ship is going farther and farther on the horizon.

Answer 2

The mariner describes the movement of the ship as it sails away from the land; in following words.

This ship is going farther and farther on the horizon. First of all, the ship appears to be going below the kirk, then below the hill. Finally the ship is so far that it appears to be even below the lighthouse top.