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  • [6] "_Seamanship and shipmanship_" -- These are two functions of a sailor seldom, separated in the mind of a landsman.

    Autobiographical Sketches Thomas De Quincey 1822

  • The first is called seamanship; the second might be called shipmanship, but is, I believe, called navigation.

    Autobiographical Sketches Thomas De Quincey 1822

  • My brother could have pleaded his fears without shame; but he had a character to maintain with the sailors: he was respected equally for his seamanship and his shipmanship.

    Autobiographical Sketches Thomas De Quincey 1822

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