A private ship hired by government for carrying troops, stores, and munitions of war. The proportion of tonnage for troops embarked in transports is two tons per man.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
See Plough Yard, Lombard Street, Seething Lane. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
See transport. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Formerly a department under government directed by commissioners, who chartered vessels and appointe...