prize crew

historical

(historical) The crewmembers of a ship chosen to take over the operations of another ship that has been captured.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的）捕獲された船舶の運営を引き継ぐために選ばれた船の乗組員

After the skirmish, the prize crew boarded the merchantman and set sail for the nearest friendly port.

小競り合いの後、拿捕した船の操船を任された乗組員が商船に乗り移り、最寄りの友軍の港へ向けて出航した。

Sense（1）

(historical) The crewmembers of a ship chosen to take over the operations of another ship that has been captured.

prize crews

（ plural ）