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He was one of about a half dozen crewmen who planned to retire upon their ship’s arrival in Toledo, where it was to undergo scheduled repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Though all of the crewmen had seen it many times — Jordan alone has run more than 150 airdrops since July — they pressed their faces to the windows to glimpse the devastated landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

John captained two successful voyages on the Earl of Abergavenny to China before the tragic incident which took his life and that of around 250 crewmen and passengers.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

Nestlehutt also said the crewmen are concerned that continuing to be detained on the ship could imperil future visas to the U.S. or for the crewmembers’ children.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

They wrap their sharp bodies around crewmen like snakes.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman