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- noun Plural form of
supercargo .
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Examples
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Others doubtless obtained the journal from the haughty brass-bound pursers (there are no "supercargoes" now) of the Sydney and
The Call Of The South 1908 Louis Becke 1884
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And I saw to it that my supercargoes did see to it.
THE PRINCESS 2010
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My captains made faster runs than ever and earned bigger bonuses, as did my supercargoes, who saw to it that my schooners did not loaf and dawdle along the way.
THE PRINCESS 2010
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His supercargoes were Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall, former officers who fought together in the Revolution under Henry Knox.
Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010
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His supercargoes were Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall, former officers who fought together in the Revolution under Henry Knox.
Robert Morris Charles Rappleye 2010
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Through their interpretation of the laws regarding outfitting a slaver, crews, tradesmen, financiers, even customs officials became exempt from charges; according to their rulings, only captains, owners, or supercargoes could be convicted of slaving, and then only if it could be clearly proven that they had had total control over the voyage.
Hanging Captain Gordon Ron Soodalter 2007
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Through their interpretation of the laws regarding outfitting a slaver, crews, tradesmen, financiers, even customs officials became exempt from charges; according to their rulings, only captains, owners, or supercargoes could be convicted of slaving, and then only if it could be clearly proven that they had had total control over the voyage.
Hanging Captain Gordon Ron Soodalter 2007
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Through their interpretation of the laws regarding outfitting a slaver, crews, tradesmen, financiers, even customs officials became exempt from charges; according to their rulings, only captains, owners, or supercargoes could be convicted of slaving, and then only if it could be clearly proven that they had had total control over the voyage.
Hanging Captain Gordon Ron Soodalter 2007
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In response, tea merchants often wrote to their agents, captains, and supercargoes in Canton, insisting both that the tea remain in its original Chinese crates, chests, or boxes and that these be attractive.
The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876 2005
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To the captains, supercargoes, or younger merchants in their employ, experienced traders wrote admonitory letters filled with advice regarding the selection of the right Hong merchant to handle a cargo.
The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876 2005
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