As nouns the difference between owner and bargeman
is that owner is one who owns (something) while bargeman is a member of the crew of a barge.
owner
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who owns (something).
- Are you the owner of this car?
captain of a ship
Synonyms
* (one who owns) possessor, proprietor
Derived terms
* ownership
Related terms
* own
bargeman
English
Noun
(bargemen)
A member of the crew of a barge.
A barge owner, maintainer, or captain of a barge.
(nautical, slang) A nickname for a large white maggot, that frequently infested ship's biscuits; most likely a larva of the cadelle beetle, .
References
* http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bargeman
* http://www.history.uk.com/history/joining-nelsons-navy-roy-lesley-adk/