Historical clue formulations

• Easily handled, as a ship — 2011-05-22
• Easy to maneuver, at sea — 2008-08-27
• Easily maneuvered, as a boat — 2008-02-07
• Responsive to the helm, in nautical lingo — 2001-11-08
• Ready, to Shakespeare — 1998-12-06
• Easily handled, as a ship — 1997-08-10
• Quick to the helm — 1996-10-05
• Maneuverable — 1996-07-28