1774  (1934)  The Pataroon or Steersman of each Cannoe has 50£ pr annom, the foresman £40 and the rest of the Crew 20 and 25£ according to their goodness.
1821  (1900)  As he had dreamt, the Canoe was lost, but the Steersman who remained with the Canoe fortunately saved himself.
1905  (1954)  The bowman and steersman usually carry or superintend the carrying of the canoe.
1929  (1931)  Bowmen and steersmen were crew leaders in North canoes and inland boats [respectively].
1963  With him were . . . his Iroquois steersman . . . Indian paddlers and interpreters.