What is The Abigail?

The Abigail is the name of the ship that Kin takes to get to Port Royal and back home. The ship's captain, Tilly, gets the ship from Kin's father and it is named after Kin's mother. When they are returning home the ship is attacked and is hulled in several places. The ship holds together long enough to get to shore and it is thought that it can be repaired.