Hand’ refers to a specific member of a ship’s crew. These individuals carry out various tasks essential to the ship’s operation. For instance, during a voyage, the able-bodied seamen, or ‘hands,’ might be tasked with setting the sails, adjusting the rigging, or performing other crucial responsibilities.
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Bosun’s Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
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