Cartel Ship
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
In international law. A ship of truce; a ship or vessel commissioned in time of war, for the purpose of effecting the exchange of prisoners, or carrying proposals of any kind between belligerent powers; and which is privileged from capture.
Tomlins, 1 Kent's Com. 68. Brande.