WordNet
n. a vessel assigned to patrol an area [syn: patrol boat]
Usage examples of "patrol ship".
We should all contribute toward our own patrol ship, and simply deny slave ships access to our harbor.
Ship F47U596 in its supposedly derelict condition flew from the point of destruction of the Patrol ship, on course .
Any Patrol ship that wanted could shoot them down with no questions asked.
The patrol ship had gotten there, and was using its gravitor beams.
But you've passed the inspection of the symbiotic computer, a patrol ship has accepted you, and you've passed your trial run without disqualifying yourself.
A sharp-eyed patrol ship on the outer expanse had forced them to identify themselves, so even their approach to Fortress Zgoda had not been peaceful and without identity.
On Earth her plight would have filled the newscasts and a fast black Patrol ship would have been racing to her rescue.