home port

Frequency: 6.27.1 per million words

The port where a ship is registered.

portADJECTIVE + NOUN

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home

Examples (10)

  • The ship's home port is Southampton, a historic city on the south coast of England.
  • Every registered vessel must declare a specific home port for administrative purposes.
  • After a long voyage, the crew eagerly anticipated their return to their home port.
  • The naval base in Norfolk serves as the home port for several aircraft carriers.
  • She felt a sense of relief as her yacht finally approached its familiar home port.
  • Which city has been designated as the home port for the new fleet of fishing trawlers?
  • The cruise line decided to change its primary home port to accommodate more passengers.
  • It's always a special moment when a ship leaves its home port for a new adventure.
  • The captain proudly flew the flag of his home port as they sailed into foreign waters.
  • Do you consider this bustling harbor your vessel's permanent home port?