cockswain

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The cockswain kept his eye on the rock, and, every now and then, hinted to me the course I should steer; for I had taken the tiller.

From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.

The cockswain of his pinnace, though hit twice, gallantly stuck to the wheel until the boat was out of gunfire.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 by Parrott, James Edward

But as soon as the boat was refitted, they got George Macwha to go with them for cockswain; and under his instructions, they made rapid progress in rowing and sculling.

From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George

After this, he was sent to Sydney, as one of the crew in the police-boat, of which he was soon made assistant cockswain.

From Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages by Anonymous

The spelling "cockswain" is standard for this text.

From Fighting for the Right by Shute, A. B.