Answer:

boatman

Answer	Crossword Clue
BOATMAN	"The Volga .."
BOATMAN	Sailor, of a sort
BOATMAN	Volga figure

BOATMAN	Hexam's calling in "Our Mutual Friend."
BOATMAN	Volga worker.
BOATMAN	Gondolier.
BOATMAN	Sculler.
BOATMAN	Volga laborer
BOATMAN	Ark welder?
BOATMAN	Punter
BOATMAN	Ferry operator

BOATMAN	Gondolier
BOATMAN	Skipper
BOATMAN	Charon, for one