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Bosun

Bosun

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
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Shortening of the old term “boatswain,” an unlicensed member of the crew who supervises the work of the deck men under the direction of the first mate.

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  • Chief mate
  • Hague Rules and Hague-Visby Rules
  • Cold work
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