Mark 4:36
And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
Cross-reference
Mark 4:1
Historical context
Mark 4:1 describes Jesus teaching from a boat; now in 4:36 the disciples take him in that same boat to cross.
Mark 3:9
Historical context
Mark 3:9 mentions preparing a boat for Jesus; here in 4:36 that boat is used for the crossing.
Matthew 8:23
Parallel
Matthew 8:23 records the same boarding event—Jesus getting into the boat with his disciples.