rosewater sailor

obsolete slang

(obsolete, nautical, slang) An officer who is incompetent, or not well-suited for the seas.

Japanese Meaning

（古語・海事用語・俗語）無能な、または海上勤務に適さない士官

Despite his polished uniform, the crew quickly realized he was a rosewater sailor who couldn't read a chart.

磨かれた制服を着ていたにもかかわらず、乗組員は彼が航海に向かない無能な士官だとすぐに気づいた。

Sense（1）

(obsolete, nautical, slang) An officer who is incompetent, or not well-suited for the seas.

rosewater sailors

（ plural ）