Explore 20 obsolete maritime professions that once kept the sailing world alive in this themed crossword puzzle.
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Forgotten Crafts of the Sailing Age
A crossword exploring the lost maritime professions that once shaped seafaring history and the age of sail.
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- 1. Ship crew member who repaired wooden hulls and masts
- 4. Expert tasked with directing the ship’s course
- 9. Crew member responsible for lowering and raising boats
- 10. Worker responsible for handling ship’s cargo
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- 2. Crew member working the ship’s windlass or capstan
- 3. Craftsman who built and maintained ships
- 5. Senior crewman overseeing rigging and deck crew
- 6. Maker and repairer of barrels for sea voyages
- 7. Sailor who handled ropes and rigging on sailing vessels
- 8. Crew member who steered the ship manually
- 11. Person who steered and commanded a ship’s boat
- 12. Specialist operating naval artillery on sailing ships
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