His first mate, who had sailed under him four years, had never dared broach him on the subject of matrimony.
The captain, the first mate, and two seamen were at the wheel.
The first mate and the rest of the crew waited on the vessel to receive and stow away the cargo.
The pilot and first mate, who were on the bridge, had just been joined by the captain.
Up at 6.15, made first mate tea and toast then clear supper things away and get ready for two breakfast at 7.45am, then 10 at 8 o'clock.
I do not think there will be an extra first mate or an extra second mate.
The next morning, the ship's first mate spots the island in the distance.
