1 definition by Chazarino
social meeting of two (or more) Whaleships, generally on a cruising- ground; when, after exchanging hails, they exchange visits by boats' crews; the two captains remaining, for the time, on board of one ship, and the two chief mates on the other.
The whaling ship Black Onyx joined the Gam of vessels anchored in the harbor to exchange news of home.
by Chazarino October 18, 2023