Ship's bill
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A copy of a bill of lading retained by the ship merely for its own information and convenience. See 81 U. S. 98, 20 L. Ed. 804.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The copy of the bill of lading retained by the master. In case of a variance between this and the bill delivered to the shipper, the latter must control; The Thames, 14 Wall. (U. S.) 98, 20 L. Ed. 804.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The copy of the bili of lading retained by the master is calied the "ship's hill." It is not authoritative as to the terms of the contract of affreightment; the bill delivered to the shipper must control, if the two do not agree. The Thames, 14 Wall. 98, 20 In Ed. 804
Defined under Ship in Black's Law Dictionary.