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
An official search operation was called off on 24 January after Guernsey's harbour master said the chances of survival were "extremely remote".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2019
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
If a harbour master, of whom there are four, dies during the year, the Lord Mayor appoints his successor.
From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter
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