seamanship
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seamanship
Example Sentences
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In a statement, Mr Robinson thanked the crew of the ship "whose seamanship and professionalism ensured a safe rescue".
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023
Dozens of recommendations were laid out in a report regarding how to improve seamanship training, navigation, and use of ship equipment.
From Fox News • Jan. 9, 2022
Basic seamanship and damage control have been called into question, especially with the 2020 fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021
The Virginia Tech touring group comprising players, coaches, staff and administrators stepped onto a Yard Patrol craft designed to teach midshipmen about navigation and seamanship.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2021
Before we were allowed aboard the Rena, Dad delivered a series of lectures about navigation, tides, the magnetic compass, seamanship, rope-splicing, right-of-way, and nautical terminology.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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