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Keywords: Oars, Sail, Boat, Largest, Uden

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Formerly, the largest boat carried by a merchant vessel, corresponding to the launch of a naval vessel.

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"The largest boat carried by a sailing ship." (Uden and Cooper) The Seaport maintains two longboats, the Capt. Matt Peasley and the Hewitt R. Jackson, in an education program separate from that of the Lady.

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the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel

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a large boat powered by multiple oars and carried on a large ship (especially sailed merchant ships)

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The largest boat carried aboard a larger sea going vessel. Propelled by sail or oars.

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