Lascars

Lascars Introduction
Parliamentary Committee (1902-3)
Other Seafarers, Other Histories
Remainder of Crew
A Last Word on "Lascars"
Lascars Occupations Glossary
Lascars Selected Sources

Glossary of Lascar Occupations

  • Serang - Boatswain
  • Ghat Serang - Lascar agent for the supply of labour
  • Tindal - Boatswain’s mate
  • Seacunny - Quartermaster
  • Topass - Ordinary-seaman
  • Bhandary - Forecastle cook
  • Fireman’s Serang - Donkeyman
  • Paniwalla - Greaser
  • Lampman -  Storekeeper and lamps
  • Fireman - Fireman
  • Trimmer - Trimmer

 

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