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In literature, the term "quetch" is employed as a designation for a distinctive type of vessel that carries a rich, maritime aura. In one narrative, the quetch is depicted as a ship manned entirely by Chilian sailors and emblazoned with a black flag, a symbol of merciless intent on the high seas [1]. In another account, the vessel is central to a tragic episode, its wreck marking the drowning of the captain and master, thereby underscoring the inherent peril of seafaring life [2]. Through such portrayals, the quetch emerges as a literary symbol of both daring rebellion and the unpredictable dangers of the ocean.
  1. The crew of the quetch were all Chilians, and she carried a black flag as a sign of no quarter.
    — from The Emancipation of South America by Bartolomé Mitre
  2. The quetch was wrecked, the captain and master being drowned.
    — from The Emancipation of South America by Bartolomé Mitre

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