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- Dictionarycaptain/ˈkapt(ɪ)n/
noun
- 1. the person in command of a ship: "he found a vessel whose captain was prepared to sign him on" Similar
- 2. the leader of a team, especially in sports: "the cup was presented to the winning team's captain" Similar
verb
- 1. be the captain of (a ship, aircraft, or sports team): "all the boats are captained by professional sailors"
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Oct 22, 2024 · captain 1. The person lawfully in command of a vessel. "Captain" is an informal title of respect given to the commander of a naval vessel regardless of his or her formal rank; aboard a merchant ship, the ship's captain is called her master. 2. A naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore. 3.
Oct 22, 2024 · A ship is a large vessel that travels the world's oceans and other navigable waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished from boats, based on size, shape, load capacity and purpose.
Oct 15, 2024 · James Cook, British naval captain, navigator, and explorer who sailed the seaways and coasts of Canada and the Pacific Ocean. Cook set new standards in navigation, cartography, the care of crew at sea, and in the application of science at sea. Read more about Cook here.
Oct 19, 2024 · Owner: A traditional Royal Navy term for the captain, originating from the days when ships were often owned by their captains. Ox-Eye : A cloud or weather phenomenon signaling the potential onset of a storm; a small, dark cloud that can foretell worsening weather conditions.
Oct 8, 2024 · The primary responsibility of a marine pilot is to guide ships safely through complex waterways, harbors, and ports. This involves boarding the ship before it enters the port and providing navigational advice to the ship’s captain and crew.
Oct 21, 2024 · A commander-in-chief or supreme commander (supreme commander-in-chief) is the person who exercises supreme command and control over an armed force or a military branch.
Oct 18, 2024 · centurion, the principal professional officer in the armies of ancient Rome and its empire. The centurion was the commander of a centuria, which was the smallest unit of a Roman legion. A legion was nominally composed of 6,000 soldiers, and each legion was divided up into 10 cohorts, with each cohort containing 6 centuria.
Sep 29, 2024 · Unlike the Royal Navy or merchant service, in which the captain was a man with a great deal of nautical experience and complete authority, a pirate captain was elected by the crew, and his power was only absolute in the heat of battle or when giving chase.
Oct 15, 2024 · Titanic, British luxury passenger liner that sank on April 14–15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, en route to New York City from Southampton, England, killing about 1,500 (see Researcher’s Note: Titanic) passengers and ship personnel.
Oct 9, 2024 · Synonyms for 'Captain'. Best synonyms for 'captain' related to 'attendant' are 'leader', 'director' and 'pilot'.
