harbour master
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It said the harbour master erected unguarded edge signage and painted the mooring staples, which "could potentially pose a trip hazard" but were not a contributing factor in the June incident.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024
Robert Erskine, a harbour master at Portpatrick, dismissed the scheme as “a nice pipe dream”.
From The Guardian • Feb. 11, 2020
Penny's father contacted the harbour master in Belize, who revealed that the Justin B had set sail with Chris and Peta on board but returned without them.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2018
Captain Evans was originally from Hartlepool but had moved to Belfast and was employed as deputy harbour master.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2011
Before we had time to get away or clean up, the harbour master, coming alongside, called on us to pay harbour duties.
From A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell by Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir
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