The emergency tug had to pull several billet barges away from the crowded dock to prevent a collision.

Billett signed the book as she smiled at the long line of fans.

At the maritime fair, dealers displayed rare billetheads that once adorned old fishing boats.

The ship's billethead, a small carved wooden ornament at the bow, gleamed in the harbor light.

The billetee found solace in the quiet room assigned by the quartermaster.

The billetees reported to the quartermaster for their new living assignments.

The billetless volunteers slept in abandoned barns until more housing could be found.