Originally the officer in charge of the sails and sailing gear. He also took charge of all work on deck under the general direction of the officer of the watch.
Lisukela kumphathi-mikhosi ophetheyo kwicandelo lokuntywila nelegiya yokuntywila. Kwakhona ikwanguye olawula wonke umsebenzi okwidekhi okwicala eliqhelekileyo lomphathi-mikhosi wewatshi.