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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Is there a word that means stevedore, but on the boat, instead of on the dock at port? What's the onboard job title of the guy who's in charge of all tha cargo.
Loadmaster?
(That was a complete stab in the dark.)
eta: That seems to only apply to aircraft.
, but on the boat, instead of on the dock at port? What's the onboard job title of the guy who's in charge of all tha cargo.
Supercargo? I know that's a word for someone or other on a ship.
Supercargo? I know that's a word for someone or other on a ship.
Supercargo?
You two watched the same Discovery Channel program recently, or something, didn't you?
Heh. I think it's fun to look at that list and note which trades and professions became surnames. And also? "What's a stevedore?"
The First or Chief Mate is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and proper stowage of cargo. He handles the fore deck in tying up, is a good navigator, a thorough seaman, possesses the necessary qualities of leadership and will assume command of the vessel in the event of the master’s death or inability to command the ship. He stands the 4 to 8 watch.
Not sure if that's what you want.
eta: more:
The First Mate has direct responsibility for all deck operations including cargo storage and handling, deck maintenance, and deck supplies. He or she will also assign and monitor watches and will be on smaller ships the medical officer.
Lunchtime links!
Pirolettes made of your head (is it a vase or two faces?)
Vikipedia -- syndicated excerpts from the 1888 Chambers's Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge
And also? "What's a stevedore?"
A dock worker who loads and unloads cargo.
Pirolettes made of your head (is it a vase or two faces?)
Someone skipped and skimmed.
Thanks, tommyrot, Bev, Calli....
I sort of half-remembered that there was some specialized term for the position, but I think I may have been making it up.