Jolly boat

Type of ship's boat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The jolly boat was a type of ship's boat in use during the 18th and 19th centuries. Used mainly to ferry personnel to and from the ship, or for other small-scale activities, it was, by the 18th century, one of several types of ship's boat. The design evolved throughout its period in service.

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Types of boat shown in an 1808 engraving, including top left, 'a Jolly boat for oars or sail'

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