sea chest

Mariner's storage box

A sea chest is a sturdy wooden trunk traditionally used by sailors to store personal belongings during long voyages.

These chests were designed to withstand rough handling and damp conditions aboard ship, often featuring rope handles and a flat top that could double as a seat or small table.

In nautical engineering, sea chest also refers to a compartment built into a ship's hull that allows seawater intake for cooling systems and ballast.

storage

trunk

Main stem or storage

lockerSecured storage compartment
footlockerLidded storage chest
strongboxSecured container for valuables

compartment · stowage · lid · latch · lock · key · hinges · cedar · belongings · possessions

nautical

ship

Seagoing transport vessel

berthSleeping space on transport
cabinSimple wooden dwelling
quartersAssigned living accommodations

forecastle · galley · deck · hull · hold · bulkhead · porthole · gangway · maritime · vessel

construction

wooden

Made from timber

oakQuercus genus member
teakTropical shipbuilding timber
mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber

pine · cedar · dovetail · joinery · brass · ironbound · craftsmanship · carving · varnish · handmade

treasure

gold

Element seventy-nine

coinsMetal money units
jewelsOrnamental precious stones
bootyStolen valuables, especially treasure

plunder · loot · riches · pearls · doubloons · hoard · pirate · buried · map · secret

sea chest

trunk

ship

wooden

gold

sea chest

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