cockswain
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There is also an anecdote recollected by Admiral Lutwidge, which marked the filial attention of his gallant cockswain.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
"The pilot says, my Lord, that she is so, and looking for her husband," the cockswain answered.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.
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.
Bargate, the old man-of-war's-man, was the cockswain, and his lordship gave the word to him to give way.
From Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East by Optic, Oliver
"Blaze away, your Honours," shouted the cockswain, and mounting to the top of the rock, endeavoured with an oar, which he handled like a flail, to knock down every gull that came within reach.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
