Helmsman (noun)

A person who steers a ship, boat, or other watercraft.

Origin:

From helm + man, from old english helma 'rudder, steering mechanism' and mann 'person, man'. ultimately from the same indo-european root as helm and man.

Examples:

1. The helmsman expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
2. The helmsman was responsible for the safety of the passengers and crew.
3. The helmsman received instructions from the captain on how to steer the vessel.
4. The helmsman used the wheel to control the direction of the boat.
5. The helmsman was trained in the art of navigation and had years of experience at sea.