fartygschefen

English translation: Master; Captain

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Swedish term or phrase:fartygschefen
English translation:Master; Captain
Entered by: Charlesp

12:45 Oct 20, 2008
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Swedish term or phrase: fartygschefen
the Captain of a ship. In naval terms, is he also ccalled the Captain?
Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 15:35
Master
Explanation:
In the absence of context, I can only say that on merchant vessels the word 'master' is used almost exclusively.
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TimoK
Finland
Local time: 16:35
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Summary of answers provided
5captain
George Hopkins
5Master
TimoK
3the commander
Magnus Ølmheim


  

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the commander


Explanation:
At least to my knowledge..

Magnus Ølmheim
Italy
Local time: 15:35
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
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Asker: sounds great - a commanding answer

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captain


Explanation:
Check captain in any dictionary of the English language.

George Hopkins
Local time: 15:35
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Master


Explanation:
In the absence of context, I can only say that on merchant vessels the word 'master' is used almost exclusively.

TimoK
Finland
Local time: 16:35
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in FinnishFinnish
PRO pts in category: 6
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