seamanship

Example Sentences

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Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in December that damage to submarine infrastructure had become "so frequent" that it cast doubt on the idea the damage could be considered "accidental" or "merely poor seamanship".

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

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

Basic seamanship and damage control have been called into question, especially with the 2020 fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021

The Virginia Tech touring group comprising players, coaches, staff and administrators stepped onto a Yard Patrol craft designed to teach midshipmen about navigation and seamanship.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2021

As there is no motive for concealment, I am permitted to use them, and accordingly send you a rescript, simply omitting technical details of seamanship and supercargo.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker