master's-mate

` ` Ah! Mr. Bolt, '' he said, catching sight of the master's-mate in the waist.

The Rover 1923

As he read, an old master's-mate, standing at the peak-halyards, begins pulling at the ropes.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Maxwell, the master's-mate, was laboriously endeavouring to translate some French book with the aid of a grammar and a dictionary.

A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Harry Collingwood 1886

Carter, the master's-mate, who happened to be standing near him.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

Trimble the master, Maxwell the master's-mate, Gascoigne a midshipman,

A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy Harry Collingwood 1886

"Say when you wish to tack, Mr Percival," said the first luff, stationing himself alongside the master's-mate.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

Mr Vining, the third lieutenant, had charge of the "San Nicolas," while the "Juanita" was entrusted to Carter, the master's-mate, who had strict injunctions to stick close to and protect the ship.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

One other officer was required, and the lot fell on Percival, the master's-mate.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

"Is it your _habit_ to exaggerate, or do you only indulge in it occasionally, young 'un?" quietly inquired Percival, the master's-mate, looking up from a book he was devouring with his breakfast.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

The master's-mate, Mr Percival, was berthed with us.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886