helmsman
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Turning to his anxious helmsman, Pericles took his cloak and held it in front of the man’s eyes, asking if this made him frightened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
After the waves struck, one of the crew fell into the helmsman causing injury and the boat had to abort its rescue attempt.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025
But Burling, the two-time reigning America’s Cup champion helmsman, got caught in traffic in the 10-boat fleet and copped a penalty for not keeping clear of Emirates Great Britain.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Navy tanker during World War I. The helmsman made repeated trips across the Atlantic through submarine-infested waters.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023
Loki, who will have escaped from his bonds beneath the earth, will be the helmsman of the ship called Naglfar.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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