The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Bill of Health

Sea Terms

A document obtained by the master from the custom house, or from the health officer of the port, certifying to the state of health of the port at the time the vessel leaves, and which must be submitted to the proper authorities when another port is entered.

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