ship's articles
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Not the first time he had clapped eyes upon ship's articles, one could see with half an eye.
From The Blood Ship by Springer, Norman
He then told me that if I would come on board his vessel the following morning, I would find the ship's articles on the cabin transom.
From Omoo by Melville, Herman
The affidavits read, Wilson, who, all the while, looked as stiff as a poker, solemnly drew forth the ship's articles from their tin case.
From Omoo by Melville, Herman
He was signed on the ship's articles as boatswain, but really he was intended to act as second mate, keeping the captain's watch and doing the ordinary duties of a second officer.
From The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century by Runciman, Walter
My stipulation was acceded to, and the ship's articles handed me to sign.
From Omoo by Melville, Herman
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