Historical clue formulations

• Cap'n's mate — 2023-10-18
• Cap'n's subordinate — 2023-07-23
• Nautical title, informally — 2018-05-13
• J. M. Barrie's Mr. Smee, e.g. — 2016-11-19
• Cap'n's underling — 2014-05-20
• Cap'n's mate — 2012-12-23
• Rigging handler, briefly — 2010-08-28
• Cap'n's underling — 2009-07-09
• Anchorman, briefly? — 2008-12-27
• Ship's petty officer, informally — 2006-12-04
• Cap'n's underling — 2006-01-29
• One in charge of a ship's rigging — 2004-04-01
• Cap'n's mate — 2004-03-29
• Deck crew's boss, briefly — 2002-11-10
• Cap'n's mate — 2002-09-26
• Rigging pro — 2002-08-23
• Anchorman? — 1994-08-13