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What is a sailors mate called?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

In the Royal Navy he is called an Oppo, short for opposite because he would be on the opposite watch and they would hand over duties to each other and take care of each other too.

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∙ 15y ago

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What is another name for sailors?

Seaman.

Men and women who work on ship are called?

Crew

What is the collective noun for sailors on an airship?

Sailors on any type of vessel are called a crew of sailors.

What is a collection of sailors called?

A collection of sailors is called a crew of sailors.

What is a ducks mate called?

A duck's mate is called a drake. The duck is female, the drake, male.

When sailors overthrow their captin and take over the ship?

This is called mutiny and the sailors are mutineers.

What are people who sail called?

sailors

What are oriental sailors called?

Mariners

What is sailors map is called?

Chart.

What is a stallions mate called?

A stallion's mate is typically called a mare.

Why were British sailors called limies?

British sailors were issued lime juice as a remedy for scurvy.

What are the names of the sailors that clean the deck?

The name of the sailors that sweep the main deck are called "maties".