noun /ˈvɛs.əl/
a) A general term for all kinds of craft designed for transportation on water, such as ships or boats.
But my hope was, that if I stood along this coast till I came to that part where the English traded, I should find some of their vessels upon their usual design of trade, that would relieve and take us in.
I am a vessel that’s empty and useless <BR />I am a bad seed that fell by the way<BR />I am a loser that wants to be a winner<BR />And you are my last hope<BR />Don’t turn me away.
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