A green hand (also "greenhand" or "greenie") is a term for an inexperienced crew member of a 19th-century whaler on his first voyage, [1] and who would typically have the smallest "lay", or share, in the profits. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "New Bedford Whaling project FAQ". Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ "Crew - Greenhand". www.girlonawhaleship.org. Retrieved 2020-03-05.