What is the difference between a stevedore and a longshoreman?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Stevedore
A stevedore is a company or individual responsible for loading and unloading cargo from ships, often overseeing the entire operation. A longshoreman, on the other hand, is a worker who physically handles the cargo at the docks. While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, stevedores typically refer to the management aspect, while longshoremen focus on labor.