home port
Example Sentences
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In an impressive logistical feat, they’ll pull into their home port in the morning and sail that afternoon with thousands of new customers and all the food and booze they can consume.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The submarine went missing a week after it set off from Ushuaia on Argentina's southern tip and was returning to its home port at the Mar del Plata naval base.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
In 1919, Long Beach became the home port for the nation’s Pacific fleet of battleships, and in time, more ships followed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
Cunard's newest cruise ship is set to arrive at its home port of Southampton.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2024
Elias Hasket Derby’s ships were going farther and farther from their home port.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
