Is Shipwright One Word?

noun Shipbuilding. a person who builds and launches wooden vessels or does carpentry work in connection with the building and launching of steel or iron vessels.

What does shipwright mean?

: a carpenter skilled in ship construction and repair.

What is a shipwright in one piece?

A Shipwright is a carpenter who works specifically on ships. They are responsible for the building and the repair of the ship, meaning most pirates need them around for general maintenance of their vessels. Other ships often have them as well.