York boat

English

Etymology

Named after York Factory, the headquarters of the HBC.

Noun

York boat (plural York boats)

  1. (historical) A type of inland boat used by the Hudson's Bay Company to carry furs and trade goods along inland waterways in Rupert's Land.
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