sea dog

"The skin of the seal, or sea dog, is also valuable," said Ernest.

Fishermen call them by the names of "Cut-water" and "Sea Dog."

He was a burly fellow, with a look of the sea dog about him.

Now I troubled no more about the matter, being nothing but a sea dog who could use a weapon.

No doubt it sets forth the frame of a goodly man, though no one could guess at the 'sea dog' beneath such a set of garments.

He was a French sea dog and hung on like grim death and managed to get on deck safely.