Explore 20 obsolete maritime professions that once kept the sailing world alive in this themed crossword puzzle.
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Vanished Mariners: Lost Sea Trades
Explore the forgotten world of obsolete maritime professions through this challenging crossword puzzle, highlighting trades and roles that once ruled the waves.
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- 1. Crew member posted high to spot hazards and land
- 2. Crew member overseeing deck crew and maintenance
- 3. Keeper of coastal lights guiding ships, often misspelled
- 6. Responsible for onboard repairs of wooden ship components
- 11. Charged with managing ropes and tackle systems
- 13. Barrel maker vital for ship cargo storage
- 16. Informal and now obsolete term for sailors assigned cleaning duties
- 18. Crew member in charge of the ship's artillery
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- 4. Person who fed coal to the ship's engine furnace
- 5. Craftsman who built and repaired wooden ships
- 7. Operator of flags and lights to communicate at sea
- 8. General term for an experienced sailor long out of common use
- 9. Blacksmith who specialized in repairing ships' metal parts
- 10. Sailor responsible for charting the ship's course
- 12. Young assistant to officers on sailing vessels
- 14. Old term for sailors who carried burdens on deck
- 15. Person who steered the ship before autopilot
- 17. Specialist who maintained the ship's sails and rigging
- 19. Crew member assigned to maintain ship hull's paintwork
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