Convoy
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
A naval force, under the command of an officer appointed by government, for the protection of merchant-ships and others, during the whole voyage, or such part of it as is known to require such protection. Marsh. Ins. b.
1, c. 9, § 5; Park, Ins. 388; Peake, Add. Cas. 143; 2 H. Bl. 551.