Explore 20 obsolete maritime professions that once kept the sailing world alive in this themed crossword puzzle.
Vanished Roles of Historic Seafaring
Explore the lost crafts and professions that once kept ships sailing across the seas, now faded into maritime history.
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- 1. Senior crewman in charge of maintenance and deck crew
- 2. Keeper of oil lamps and lighting aboard
- 3. Navigator who steered the ship manually
- 4. Ancient term for ship’s guard or lookout post
- 7. Leatherworker producing shoes for sailors
- 8. Specialist in maintaining the ship’s sails and ropes
- 10. Producer of rigging and ropes for sailing vessels
- 11. Ship clerk who recorded logs and cargo manifests
- 12. Crew member who handled gunpowder storage and safety
- 16. Watchman stationed to spot hazards and land
- 19. Responsible for the ship’s artillery and ammunition
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- 5. Young assistant serving officers and performing errands
- 6. Craftsman who maintained ship boilers and copper fittings
- 9. Seaman who sealed ship planks to make them watertight
- 13. Supplier of ships with necessary provisions and equipment
- 14. Builder and repairer of wooden ships
- 15. Craftsman who stitched sails by hand
- 17. Maker of barrels and casks for storing ship supplies
- 18. Officers who determined course before modern instruments
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