A feature unique to the Albion Skunk is its ability to employ a Marine Officer for use in boarding operations. When equipped with a number of marines the <player> can execute the "board" operation against L and XL ships. If successful the Marine Officer and all surviving marines can be found onboard the now <player> controlled ship and ordered back onboard either remotely or in person. If unsuccessful both Marine Officer and all accompanying marines are permanently lost.
Guides to boarding capital ships can be found on the wiki here.