WordNet
sea chest
n. a sailor's storage chest for personal property
Wikipedia
Sea chest
A sea chest is a rectangular or cylindrical recess in the hull of a ship.
Usage examples of "sea chest".
Among this mud, a crude metal bolt was discovered, similar to what might be found on a banded sea chest.
In a moment they were both aching with laughter, he spread out on the bed and Casey leaning against the sea chest.
As it appeared that they were among a friendly folk, they changed into clothing from a sea chest in the little cabin and went ashore.
He looked tired, as though he had slept badly, but he was dressed for battle, doing honor to the enemy by wearing his finest uniform which was normally stored deep in a sea chest.