provisioning

Already the work of provisioning and fitting the vessel was in progress.

The daily provisioning of such a large party called for a goodly quantity of meat, more than was always obtainable by the chase.

Their minds, as it would seem, were occupied for the most part with the mistake they had made in provisioning the boat.

He wasn't absolutely heartless, and he gave careful directions for provisioning the transports for their long journey.

While you are writing, I will ascertain how the provisioning of the ships goes on, and will give you as much time as possible.