noun
- plural of supercargo; officers on merchant ships responsible for the commercial concerns of the voyage and the cargo
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The trading company appointed experienced supercargoes to oversee their valuable shipments.
- Supercargoes were essential for managing business transactions in foreign ports.
- The ship’s supercargoes negotiated prices with local merchants.
- During the age of sail, supercargoes often spoke multiple languages.
- The captain consulted with the supercargoes about which goods to purchase.
- Supercargoes kept detailed records of all commercial activities during the voyage.