seamanship

[ see-muhn-ship ]

noun

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

seamanship

/ ˈsiːmənʃɪp /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of seamanship¹

First recorded in 1760–70; seaman + -ship

Example Sentences

The instruction ranges from history and geography to practical seamanship, with all the intermediate scientific subjects.

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As it was, the "Agamemnon" was hard pressed, but escaped, chiefly through the enemy's lack of seamanship.

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In spite of his seamanship, the caravel was wrecked on the island of Cuba.

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Were we half as good as he is, in other matters, we might be better than we are in seamanship.

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Each time chance or poor aim or sharp seamanship or a combination of all three saved us.

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Related Words

• boating
• exploration
• shipping