Wharfinger
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title:
Wharfinger
text:
Wharfinger is an archaic term for a person who is the keeper or owner of a wharf. The wharfinger takes custody of and is responsible for goods delivered to the wharf, typically has an office on the wharf or dock, and is responsible for day-to-day activities including slipways, keeping tide tables and resolving disputes. The term is rarely used; today a wharfinger is usually called a "harbourmaster".
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description:
Archaic term for a person who is the keeper or owner of a wharf
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharfinger
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2024-01-15T04:10:01Z
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