Which is the best meaning for vessel as it is used in the last paragraph?
C) a craft for traveling on water, usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
Answer:
can u please speak English
Answer: A
Personally I would say the answer is A, but the definition of slender is literally "gracefully thin," so you could argue it's both A and B. Maybe it's something to take up with your teacher.