Her father had to do with the victualling of passenger-ships.

她的父亲与客船的胜利有关。

They might be used for victualling ships for distant voyages, and such like uses, but could never make any considerable part of the food of the people.

它们可能被用于为远航的船只提供食物， 以及诸如此类的用途， 但绝不能成为人们食物的重要组成部分。