mariners

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Rhys was born in Cardiff but his mum's family are from Fishguard, while he said he also came from "a long line of mariners".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

And shipping lines and mariners have largely decided not to risk death or financial loss by running the gantlet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The mariners trapped in the region “are doing an outstanding job under very difficult circumstances,” said Silke Lehmköster, managing director of Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Ships like the Supply are owned by the Navy but primarily operated by civilian mariners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Odysseus, listening, found sweet pleasure in the tale, among the Phaiakian mariners and oarsmen.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer