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Boatswain [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Sea Operations (Military)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boatswain
1, record 1, English, boatswain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BOSN 2, record 1, English, BOSN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship's rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small craft. 3, record 1, English, - boatswain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105: military occupation code. 4, record 1, English, - boatswain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boatswain; BOSN: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - boatswain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvrier
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MAN 2, record 1, French, MAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manœuvriers sont les spécialistes du matelotage au sein des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC). Ils sont responsables du fonctionnement sécuritaire et de l'entretien des haubans, de l'équipement de manutention des cargaisons et des petites embarcations dans des eaux resserrées. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105 : code de groupe professionnel militaire. 4, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manœuvrier; MAN : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boatswain
1, record 2, English, boatswain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A warrant officer or petty officer in charge of a ship's anchors, cordage, colours, deck crew and ship's boats. 2, record 2, English, - boatswain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pronounced "bozun." 3, record 2, English, - boatswain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître d'équipage
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boatswain
1, record 3, English, boatswain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 7433 - Deck Crew - Water Transport. 2, record 3, English, - boatswain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maître d'équipage
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maîtresse d'équipage 1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, feminine noun
- bosco 1, record 3, French, bosco
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de professions officiels dans le Groupe 7433 - Équipage de pont - Transport par voies navigables. 2, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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