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The customary certificate of national character which neutral merchant vessels are bound to carry in time of war; a passport for a vessel and cargo.

essels in time of war, to certify their nationality and protect them from belligerents; a sea letter.

Same as Sea letter.

document carried by neutral merchant vessels in time of war, to show their nationality; a sea letter or passport. See Passport.

ch may be required on certain occasions. Among these papers are the register, passport or sea letter, charter party, bills of lading, invoice, log book, muster roll, bill of health, etc. Bouvier. Kent. -- To make ship, to embark in a ship or other vessel.