ship's articles
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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And yet, by the injustice of fate, on the ship’s articles I was their equal.
From A Collection of Stories by Jack London
In his hand he held the ship's articles.
From The Blood Ship by Norman Springer
On board the steamer, which happened to be the Cockspur, Daughtry persuaded the captain to enter Kwaque on the ship’s articles as steward’s helper with a rating of ten shillings a month.
From Michael, Brother of Jerry by Jack London
"Now, then," began Riggs, with pencil poised, "what's your name in the ship's articles?"
From The Devil's Admiral by Frederick Ferdinand Moore
The Doctor signed on the ship's articles as surgeon, I as purser.
From The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier by Edgar Beecher Bronson
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