A fleet of merchant ships similarly bound, protected by an armed force. Also, the ship or ships appointed to conduct and defend them on their passage. Also, a guard of troops to escort a supply of stores to a detached force.
·noun Conveyance; means of transportation. II. Convoy ·noun The act of attending for defense; the s...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·add. ·- A white pennant with red border, carried : (a) Forward on all vessels on convoy duty. (b) A...
The printed regulations supplied by the senior officer to each ship of the convoy. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A return of the merchantmen placed under the protection of men-of-war, for safe conduct to their des...