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Helmsman vs Wheelsman - What's the difference?

helmsman | wheelsman |

In nautical terms the difference between helmsman and wheelsman

is that helmsman is a member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering while wheelsman is helmsman.

helmsman

English

Noun

(wikipedia helmsman) (helmsmen)
  • (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  • (figuratively) A leader.

    • wheelsman

    English

    Noun

    (wheelsmen)
  • (nautical) helmsman