Definition of Vessel

a large ship that typically houses some sort of cargo

Examples of Vessel in a sentence

Columbus sailed on the Santa Maria, which was a vessel of the Spanish court.  🔊

During the Boston Tea Party, vigilantes disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded a vessel in the Boston Harbor and tossed chests of tea overboard.  🔊

Pirates often commandeer a vessel if they believe it contains precious cargo, like jewels, ammunition, or necessary food supplies.  🔊

English Separatists known as pilgrims sailed on a vessel from England to what would later be known as the United States.  🔊

During the 19th century, enemy forces captured a vessel of the French Navy and stripped the ship of all of its weapons.  🔊

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