A rank or position.Canadian Navy Coxswain (or Capitaine d'Armes) is the senior non-commissioned officer aboard a shipBritish Royal Navy Cadets Cadet Coxswain is the highest normal rank which may be achieved
the person who directs the boat, either sitting in the stern or reclining in the bow Coxswains are typically small and light but must meet a minimum weight They act as the on-the-water coach and steer person (has no oar)
The coxswain of a lifeboat or other small boat is the person who steers the boat. a cox (cock (14-18 centuries) (from coque) + swain (13-17 centuries) ( SWAIN))
Member of the crew who coordinates effort, issues commands, and is primarily responsible for steering the shell Usually seated in the stern-most portion of the shell
The helmsman, who has two important jobs: To keep the boat moving straight by making minor corrections to the rudder, and to keep the oarsmen rowing at the desired stroke rate