storeship
nounUK /ˈstɔːʃɪp/
US /ˈstɔːrʃɪp/
A storeship is a big boat that carries food and supplies for other boats or people.
The storeship brought flour and water to the sailors on the island.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A ship used as a floating warehouse for naval supplies.
The fleet anchored near the storeship to restock ammunition.
3. A vessel that sells goods to other ships at sea.
The storeship offered rope and canvas to passing traders.
4. An old term for a ship kept in port to hold equipment.
The old storeship sat in the harbor full of spare sails.