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A seaman is a sailor or mariner who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel. In naval and coast guard contexts, "seaman" can refer to any of three ranks below that of a petty officer. Specifically, a seaman recruit is the lowest enlisted rank, ranking above a seaman apprentice, and below a seaman. A seaman apprentice ranks above a seaman recruit and below a seaman. The term "seaman" has been in use since before the 12th century.1234

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