seamanship

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“In the Hurricane’s Eye” reveals how the audacious seamanship and superior firepower of the forces of French Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on Thursday that damage to critical submarine infrastructure has become "so frequent" that it casts doubt on the idea this damage could be considered "accidental" or "merely poor seamanship".

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

My initial entry onto the FV Pinnacle was not one to inspire confidence in the seamanship of this reporter.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2022

Dozens of recommendations were laid out in a report regarding how to improve seamanship training, navigation, and use of ship equipment.

From Fox News • Jan. 9, 2022

Before we were allowed aboard the Rena, Dad delivered a series of lectures about navigation, tides, the magnetic compass, seamanship, rope-splicing, right-of-way, and nautical terminology.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey