seamanship
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seamanship
Example Sentences
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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
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
A report laid out dozens of recommendations to beef up training in seamanship, navigation and the use of ship equipment, as well as ways to improve sleep and stress management.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2022
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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