1889 P. H. Emerson 67 On deck, a countryman who had shipped as capstan-man, was standing for'ard with the master.
1921 (1927) §706 Capstan man.., moves trucks in goods depôt by depressing foot lever actuating automatic capstan.
1921 (1927) §741 Capstan man, operates capstan,..allows capstan to revolve,..etc.
1921 1 June 9 Cranemen, capstanmen, and others.