Small boats are typically used on inland waterways such as rivers and lakes, or in protected coastal areas. However, some boats (such as whaleboats) were intended for offshore use. In modern naval terms, a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard a ship.
Small boats are typically used on inland waterways such as rivers and lakes, or in protected coastal areas. However some boats (such as whaleboats) were intended for offshore use. In modern naval terms a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard a ship.