Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Sea Chest

1. A watertight compartment in the lowest part of the ship to which valves and piping are attached to allow water in for ballast, engine cooling, and firefighting purposes.
2. A wooden box used to store a sailor's effects.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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