Mr. Williamson, the helmsman of the Walrus.
A helmsman or helm is a person who steers a ship. A professional helmsman maintains a steady course, properly executes all rudder orders, and communicates with his superiors using navigational terms relating to a ship’s heading and steering.
When steering a ship, the tiller or ship’s wheel in the direction opposite of which the bow is to be moved.
A professional helmsman maintains a steady course, properly executes all rudder orders, and communicates to the officer on the bridge using navigational terms relating to ship's heading and steering. The mate or other officer on the bridge directs the helmsman aboard merchant or navy ships.
Clear and exact communication between the helmsman and officer on the bridge is essential to safe navigation and ship handling. Subsequently, a set of standard steering commands, responses by the helmsman, and acknowledgment by the conning officer are widely recognized in the maritime industry.
Helmsmen[]
- Walrus Helmsman, of the Walrus.
- Harris, of the Andromache.
- Burnett, of the Andromache.
- Colonial Dawn Helmsman, of the Colonial Dawn.
- Williamson, of the Walrus.