steersmen
Those controlling direction
Steersmen is the plural of steersman—a person who steers a boat or ship.
The term applies to anyone manning the helm, from the coxswain of a racing shell to the helmsman of a cargo vessel: The steersmen took turns through the night watch.
Boat steering lever
- wheelRotating circular frame
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- coxswainBoat steerer and commander
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
quartermaster · skipper · captain · boatswain · yoke · conn · bridge · wheelhouse
Device showing cardinal directions
- chartData shown visually
- sextantMaritime angular measurement device
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
- quadrantFourth of a circle
latitude · longitude · celestial · wayfinder · bearing · course · lighthouse · dead reckoning
One who navigates ships
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- seafarerOne who navigates oceans
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- shipmateFellow crew member
crew · maritime · nautical · seafaring · galley · mast · rigging · knots
Ability to direct others
- directionWay something faces
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- counselExpert guidance offered
- pilotingControlling a vehicle's course
oversight · supervision · command · authority · responsibility · judgment · experience · skill
tiller
Boat steering lever
pilot · quartermaster · skipper · captain · boatswain · yoke · conn · bridge · wheelhouse · watch
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
- chartData shown visually
- sextantMaritime angular measurement device
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
quadrant · latitude · longitude · celestial · wayfinder · bearing · course · lighthouse · dead reckoning · pilotage
mariner
One who navigates ships
shipmate · crew · maritime · nautical · seafaring · galley · mast · rigging · knots · starboard
leadership
Ability to direct others
- directionWay something faces
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- counselExpert guidance offered
piloting · oversight · supervision · command · authority · responsibility · judgment · experience · skill · expertise