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seamanship

American  
[see-muhn-ship] / ˈsi mənˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. knowledge and skill pertaining to the operation, navigation, management, safety, and maintenance of a ship.


seamanship British  
/ ˈsiːmənʃɪp /

noun

  1. skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of seamanship

First recorded in 1760–70; seaman + -ship

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“In the Hurricane’s Eye” reveals how the audacious seamanship and superior firepower of the forces of French Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on Thursday that damage to critical submarine infrastructure has become "so frequent" that it casts doubt on the idea this damage could be considered "accidental" or "merely poor seamanship".

From BBC Dec. 26, 2024

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

After she had crossed the finish line, Stuart brought her alongside the wall, and was taken ashore and highly praised for his fine seamanship and daring.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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