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Overall, four had escaped in thejollyboatand another eight had been brought off from the rigging.
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Previous to breaking up, thejollyboatwas hanging by the tackle, alongside, when the stern ringbolt broke and the boat fell into the water.
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Other boats sometimes embarked on a sailing ship included the cutter, whaleboat, gig,jollyboat, launch, dinghy, and punt.
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When not in use thejollyboatnormally hung from davits at the stern of a ship, and could be hoisted into and out of the water.
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The launch had witnessed the sinking of thejolly-boat, before losing contact with the two cutters and the long-boat.
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