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Walrus longboat

A longboat, or launch, is a type of boat usually carried aboard larger vessels for various purposes, such as the ferrying of men and supplies to and from the ship. 

In Nassau, longboats and other small craft are used for the aforementioned purposes, as the shallow harbor forces larger vessels to anchor further out to sea. On the Walrusthe crew is ferried ashore by longboats based on seniority. 

Longboats were also used as emergency vessels to evacuate the crew if it was necessary to abandon ship. 

The boat was typically rowed by eight to ten oarsmen, with two per thwart. It could be rigged for sailing but it was primarily a rowing boat. 

On tall ships or larger vessels, the longboats are generally stored above the well deck. On smaller vessels, like schooners, longboats can be towed behind the vessel using ropes. 

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