Hi Leanne, SEACUNNY, s. This is, in the phraseology of the Anglo-Indian marine, a steersman or quartermaster. The word is the Pers. sukkani, from Ar. sukkan, ‘a helm.’ c. 1580.—“Aos Mocadões, Socões, e Vogas.”—Primor e Honra, &c. f. 68v. (“To the Mocuddums, Seacunnies, and oarsmen.”) c. 1590.—“Sukkangir, or helmsman. He steers the ship according to the orders of the Mu’allim.”—Ain, i. 280. Brian M Morley Ipswich Queensland Australia _____________________________ "Genealogy is breaking bread with the dead" -------Original Message------- From: Leanne Baulch Date: 07/14/05 19:07:10 To: [email protected] Subject: Occupation Sea-Cunny Hi everyone, I have been looking at a shipwreck passenger list and I came across a crewman who's occupation on the ship was a sea-cunny. Could anyone please explain to me what the occ is. Thankyou Kind regards Leanne Baulch Canberra