A skilled and experienced petty officer who supervised the seamen of the deck department. Sometimes referred to as the third or fourth mate, he was responsible for the boats, sails, rigging, anchors and cables
Memorial University of Newfoundlan, More than a List of Crew Project (Taken From The Official Log - Maritime History Archive), Glossary - Merchant Seafaring Occupations, Newfoundlan, Canada 2011. http://www.mun.ca/mha/mlc/toolkit/glossary/mso.php , (Mrtm - Canad) {586}