harbor-master

When I told him my story, he entreated me with favor and made me his harbor-master, and I have prospered in his service and found acceptance with him.

Tehran Winter Naipaul, V.S. 1981

Captain Fairfield is not crossing the ocean any more, having received the appointment as harbor-master in an English port.

The Mysteries of Montreal Being Recollections of a Female Physician Charlotte Fuhrer

We must premise, at the same time, that to his honorary duties as admiral, conjoined the humbler, but not less useful, offices of lighthouse keeper, manager of the fisheries, and harbor-master.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

The regal convoy consisted of five or six war-steamers, and His Majesty, besides his own officers, was escorted also by the English consul at Bangkok, the harbor-master and several European officers in the Siamese service.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 23, February, 1873 Various

In 1827, Mr. Walworth, the harbor-master and Government agent, proceeded to Washington, and after the most strenuous exertions, succeeded in obtaining a further grant of $10,000 for the improvement of the harbor.

Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men Maurice [Unknown role] Joblin

He sought out the harbor-master, who was engaged in painting a dory behind his shop.

The Happy Venture Edith Ballinger Price 1947

"Nary widder," said the harbor-master, chewing tobacco reflectively.

The Happy Venture Edith Ballinger Price 1947

The harbor-master stood up straight and looked at Ken, at last.

The Happy Venture Edith Ballinger Price 1947

"Ain't got none for sale ner hire, just now," the harbor-master replied.

The Happy Venture Edith Ballinger Price 1947

Certain words, too, had acquired for him a clearer meaning: harbor-master, coaster, cargo-boat.

Death of a Harbormaster Simenon, Georges 1942