steersmen
Steersman is a person who steers a vessel at the helm. The primary duties include maintaining a set course, steering the vessel according to the navigator’s chart and compass, and making timely adjustments for wind, current, and traffic. The steersman operates the helm, responds to orders from the captain or officer of the watch, and during watch keeps a lookout for hazards, ensuring safe navigation and collision avoidance.
In larger ships, steering may be automated or assisted by steering gear or an autopilot, but a
Etymology and terminology: the term steersman derives from Old English and has historically been used alongside