The list of vessel acronyms and abbreviations.

All vessel related acronyms and abbreviations.

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GBT:
Gunboat(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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GLN:
Galleon(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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H/B:
Hopper Barge(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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HEL:
Helicopter(Vessel, SHIP, Military)
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JUB:
Jack-Up Barge(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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LDC:
Landing Craft(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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LNS:
Landing Ship(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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LST:
Landing Ship, Tanks(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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Lug:
Lugger(Vessel, SHIP)
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M/V:
Motor Vessel(Vessel, Ship name, Ship prefix)
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MCH:
Merchant(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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MSW:
Mine Sweeper(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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P/C:
Pleasure Craft(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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PAS:
Passenger Steamer(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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PAT:
Patrol Boat(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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PDL:
Paddlewheel Boat(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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SAI:
Sailboat(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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SB:
Schooner/Barge(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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SDW:
Sidewheeler(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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SHM:
Shrimp Trawler(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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