Glossary Select a family : All familiesALL - A2 B2 C3 D1 F1 H1 K1 L1 M2 R1 S2 T1 tender A ship's tender, is a boat, used to service or support it by transporting people and/or supplies to and from shore or another ship. Smaller tenders are typically refered to as dinghies and are typically carried or towed by the "mother ship"