Steuermann

first mate, helmsman

noun SHTOI-er-man Rare

Also means

cox (rowing)

Usage Note

Steuermann is the ship's officer who assists the captain and takes the helm. In German maritime law it is a specific rank below Kapitän. Also used in rowing for the cox (Rudersteuermann). Feminine: Steuerfrau. The licence is Steuermannspatent.

Examples

"Der Steuermann übernahm die Wache, während der Kapitän schlief."

Natural Translation

The first mate took over the watch while the captain slept.

Literal Translation

The helmsman took over the watch while the captain slept.

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