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Jolly boats

Scope note

Use for small ships' boats under 20 feet long and with four to six oars, frequently carried on davits at the stern of a vessel.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232893

Broader Terms used

ships' boats

Term used for

boats, jolly

Equivalent Terms used

jolly boat

Created

13yrs ago

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