bumboat

• Небольшая лодка, используемая для доставки припасов и товаров на продажу к более крупному судну, стоящему на якоре у берега.

A small boat used to ferry supplies and commodities for sale to a larger ship that is anchored offshore.

1. Supply boatC1formal

   A small boat used to carry goods, provisions, and supplies for sale to ships anchored offshore.

   Лодка для снабжения

   • The bumboat approached the anchored vessel with fresh fruit and vegetables.
   • Sailors often relied on bumboat operators for newspapers and tobacco.
   • The harbor was bustling with bumboats ferrying supplies to the fleet.