Crossword Clue:

The person in command of a ship

Answer	Crossword Clue
DIR	Person in command: Abbr.
HELM	Command post on a ship
DEAL	Command to a person holding a deck of cards

TIGHTER	Magician's command to a person tying ropes
MATE	First person on a ship?
SAILON	Poetic command before "O Ship of State!"