7
mariners(noun, divers, gobs, tars, marines)
7
seafarers(noun, divers, mates, gobs, salts)
6
tars
5
navigators
5
seamen
4
boaters(noun, divers, tars, marines, buckets)
3
salts
2
boatmen
2
boatswains
2
cruisers
2
floaters
2
mates(noun, divers, gobs, salts, tars)
2
seamans
2
voyagers
1
sailor
1
captains
1
crew(noun, group, troop, staff, team)
1
ferrymen
1
gobs
1
gondoliers
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