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Tank-ves′sel.

A vessel whose hold forms a cistern for carrying molasses, oil, or other liquid. A brig constructed on this plan discharged her cargo of 88,000 gallons of molasses by means of pumps and hose leading into the reservoir of a refinery, was refilled with Cochituate water, and sailed again from Boston within 27 hours after her arrival. See Fig. 3376.

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