ship-room Nfld, Hist.
n. See room 1954 quote.
See also: room (def. 1)
- 1829  (1956)  As the Sedentary ousted the Transitory Fishery, Ship Rooms became permanent--replacing the Fishing Admiral's stations, secured by 1st arrival.
- 1883  To defray the cost of building a prison at St. John's and at Ferryland, he ordered a rate to be collected, which was assessed on the boats and ship-rooms.