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Mark Garrad • Nov 10, 2023

What does a bosun do?

The boatswain – or bosun for short – is a senior member of the deck department on a ship. They are responsible for supervising the deck crew (such as Able and Ordinary Seamen) and ensuring a ship’s equipment and facilities can be operated in an efficient and safe manner. The bosun must have considerable knowledge of seamanship practices and is responsible for the rigging, cordage, anchors, sails, boats, flags and other stores. The bosun must be proficient in knots, hitches, bends, whipping and splices.


Joshamee Gibbs pictured above is a former bosun in the Royal Navy. But in which film series did Kevin McNally play this fictional character?

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