| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| VESSEL | Part of the merchant marine. |
| merchantman | A ship used in commerce; a vessel of the merchant marine |
| merchantmen | A ship used in commerce; a vessel of the merchant marine |
| officer | A person holding a position of command or authority in the armed services, in the merchant marine, or on a passenger ship |
| officers | A person holding a position of command or authority in the armed services, in the merchant marine, or on a passenger ship |
| MATE | Officer in the merchant marine. |
| BOATSWAIN | Petty officer in the merchant marine. |
| HEAVEHO | Words before and after "my lads" in the United States Merchant Marine anthem |
