an old word for someone who builds ships

Old English scipwyrhta; see ship (n.) + wright (n.).

(n) a carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels

1. A person who designs, builds, and repairs ships, especially wooden ones. 2. In the RCN, a nickname for a member of the Hull Technician trade.

Man skilled in the building and repairing of ships.

A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

A carpenter who builds and launches wooden vessels. A shipwright would often also be the designer of the ship.

A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

a builder of ships. A boatwright builds smaller vessels.

A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

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