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What does a Yeoman Purser actually do on a ship?

Question #136366. Asked by endoverend.
Last updated Jul 01 2014.
Originally posted Jun 30 2014 11:38 PM.

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purser

an officer on a ship who handles financial accounts and various documents relating to the ship and who keeps money and valuables for passengers.

link http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/purser

yeoman

a naval petty officer who performs clerical duties

link http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeoman

A yeoman purser would do clerical duties under the purser

Jul 01 2014, 2:59 AM
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