sailors

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Some analysts say the Mogami’s small crew could cause problems if the ship is attacked, since there would be fewer sailors to put out fires and take over the jobs of anyone injured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The nickname - by-the-wind sailors - comes from their small sail-like structure, which catches the wind and moves them across the ocean surface.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat twice following the killings of the Indian sailors and strikes on other tankers with Indian crew.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

A jellyfish-like creature called Velella velella, also known as by-the-wind sailors, can wash up on West Coast shores and are usually harmless to people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Five Union sailors, however, died in the sinking.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler