Boatswain
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| - | + | The '''boatswain''' familiarly known as the Bosun or Bo'sun is a warrant or petty officer in charge of the ship's cordage, anchors, and boats. He also supervised the on deck crew, often communicating with a Bosun's whistle, knotted rope, or swift kick. | |
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Current revision as of 23:53, 24 March 2008
The boatswain familiarly known as the Bosun or Bo'sun is a warrant or petty officer in charge of the ship's cordage, anchors, and boats. He also supervised the on deck crew, often communicating with a Bosun's whistle, knotted rope, or swift kick. See Royal Navy ranks
