seaworthy

[ see-wur-th ee ]

/ ˈsiˌwɜr ði /

constructed, outfitted, manned, and in all respects fitted for a voyage at sea.

safe for a voyage at sea.

Origin of seaworthy

First recorded in 1800–10; sea + -worthy

sea·wor·thi·ness, noun un·sea·wor·thi·ness, noun un·sea·wor·thy, adjective

The weapon of sea-power, which is the seaworthy and sea-keeping ship, had to be created.

A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688 |David Hannay
Again and again he debated the advisability of constructing a seaworthy raft and endeavoring to make the passage.

The Wings of the Morning |Louis Tracy
He knew his ship was seaworthy and he knew full well how to handle her safely in any sea that the lakes could kick up.

The Iron Boys on the Ore Boats |James R. Mears
The life of the owner is prophesied by the seaworthy qualities of his ship.

Games for Everybody |May C. Hofmann

The Nina, a small, small ship and none too seaworthy, carried all of Europe and Discovery.

1492 |Mary Johnston

seaworthy

/ (ˈsiːˌwɜːðɪ) /

in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage

seaworthiness, noun