Boatswain

A warrant officer whose duty it is to care for the rigging, anchors and cables; to see that his mates get the men quickly on deck after the word has been passed, and to note that their work is performed quickly and well; to observe that the boats and booms are properly secured; to square the yards, and in fact to keep the vessel looking ship-shape and trim so far as masts, spars, sails and rigging are concerned.