harbour master

noun

The harbour-master had seen the signal, and, clad in oilskins like the men, was out among them superintending.

We followed the poor madman, who grasped the harbour-master's arm, and on arriving at his cabin we stood at the door of it.

Meanwhile Captain North stood apart in earnest conversation with the harbour-master.

At last in despair the harbour master said that he would go and telephone.

The German harbour-master, a lieutenant, assured the Baron that he would assist him if he were allowed to keep his liberty.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

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