Meanings of skilful seamanship in English

He put forth every effort known to the most skilful seamanship.

By skilful seamanship, Bainbridge warded off the danger; and the fight continued broadside to broadside.

He avoided an encounter, therefore, and, by skilful seamanship, eluded all attempts of the foe at pursuit.

By skilful seamanship, Kidd dashed down upon an outlying vessel, hoping to capture and plunder it before the convoying men-of-war could come to its rescue.

"I must compliment you, monsieur, on your skilful seamanship," I said.