BOARDING-BOOK. A register which has for its object the recording all particulars relative to every ship boarded, a copy of which is transmitted to the admiral under whose orders the ship is employed. (See [Guard-book].)
BOARDING-NETTINGS. A framework of stout rope-netting placed where necessary, to obstruct an enemy's boarders.
BOARDING-PIKE. A defensive lance against boarders.
BOARDLINGS. Flippant understrappers of the admiralty and navy-boards.
BOARD OF TRADE. A committee of the Privy Council appointed for the consideration of commercial matters.
BOAT. A small open vessel, conducted on the water by rowing or sailing. The construction, machinery, and even the names of boats, are very different, according to the various purposes for which they are calculated, and the services on which they are employed. Thus we have the long-boat and the jolly-boat, life-boat and gun-boat, but they will appear under their respective appellations.—A bold boat, one that will endure a rough sea well.—Man the boat, send the crew in to row and manage it.
BOATABLE. Water navigable for boats and small river-craft.
BOAT-BUOYS. Means added to increase the buoyancy of life-boats, &c.
BOAT-CHOCKS. Clamps of wood upon which a boat rests when stowed on a vessel's deck.
BOAT-CLOAK. A mantle for the officer going on duty; when left in the boat it is in the coxswain's charge.