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Sailor
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A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and main
Three types of mariners, seen here in the wheelhouse of a ship: a master, able seaman, and harbour pilot.
Three types of mariners, seen here in the wheelhouse of a ship: a master, able seaman, and harbour pilot.
Artwork published in 1896 from The History of Mankind, which depicts a drua.
Artwork published in 1896 from The History of Mankind, which depicts a drua.
An able seaman stands iceberg lookout on the bow of the freighter USNS Southern Cross during a re-supply mission to McMurdo Station, Antarctica; c. 19
An able seaman stands iceberg lookout on the bow of the freighter USNS Southern Cross during a re-supply mission to McMurdo Station, Antarctica; c. 1981.
A crew with a cook on the Finnish steamboat S/S Kajaani I in 1953
A crew with a cook on the Finnish steamboat S/S Kajaani I in 1953
Able seaman
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An able seaman is a seaman and member of the deck department of a merchant ship with more than two years' experience at sea and considered "well acquainted with his duty". An AB may work as a watchsta
Sailor
…but are not limited to: master and his chief, second and third officers. The official classifications for unlicensed members of the deck department are able seaman and ordinary seaman. With some variation, the chief mate is most often charged with the duties of cargo mate. Second Mates are charged with being the…
Able seamen generally serve as a ship's helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as di
Able seamen generally serve as a ship's helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as directed by the mate or other officer on the bridge.
Dayworker AB preparing a mast for painting
Dayworker AB preparing a mast for painting
Knowing how to safely work aloft to maintain cargo rigging is a skill required of an AB.
Knowing how to safely work aloft to maintain cargo rigging is a skill required of an AB.
ABs were in high demand during World War II.
ABs were in high demand during World War II.