sea-officer

I have a gentleman from Newcastle for my Captain, but he is a man of no talent as a sea-officer and of little assistance to me.

The Letter-Bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope — Volume 1 A. M. W. [Compiler] Stirling

I do not fail ever to speak of you in the only way, if truth is spoken, that you can be represented, as the very ablest sea-officer his majesty has, and as the best and truest friend that can be in this world.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 James Harrison

He deserves every reward which a grateful country can. bestow on the most meritorious sea-officer of his standing in the service.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 James Harrison

Sinan was a type of the Turkish sea-officer: devoid of strategical instinct and tactical training, his one idea was a headlong attack, then victory or the houris of Paradise.

Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean E. Hamilton Currey

He has, he adds, given directions to Captain Ball to co-operate in the most cordial manner with the Russian troops; who so ably conducted himself, not only as a sea-officer, but as conciliating the affections of the Maltese, that he was, unanimously, by the islanders, and with the approbation of his Sicilian Majesty, elected their general and chief.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 James Harrison

Troubridge is my honoured acquaintance of twenty-five years, and the very best sea-officer in his majesty's service.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 James Harrison

And it is to be presumed, had M. d'Hiberville lived longer, the colony would have made considerable progress: but that illustrious sea-officer, whose authority was considerable, dying at the Havannah, in 1701 (after which this settlement was deserted) a long time must intervene before

History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing -1775 Le Page du Pratz

The command, in my absence, will devolve on Captain Troubridge; than whom, the king has not a better sea-officer.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 James Harrison

I have sent you my orders, which your abilities as a sea-officer will lead you to punctually execute.

The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 James Harrison

Aside from his qualities as a sea-officer, Captain Vere was an exceptional character.

Billy Budd 1924