ferryman
    n 1: a man who operates a ferry

Ferryman \Fer"ry*man\, n.; pl. Ferrymen.
   One who maintains or attends a ferry.
   [1913 Webster]

FERRYMAN. One employed in taking persons across a river or other stream, in 
boats or other contrivances at a ferry. The owner of a ferry is not 
considered a ferryman, when it is rented and in the possession of a tenant. 
Minor, R. 366. 
     2. Ferrymen are considered as common carriers, and are therefore the 
legal judges to decide when it is proper to pass over or not. 1 M'Cord, R. 
444 Id. 157 1 N. & M. 19; 2 N. & M. 17. They are to regulate how the 
property to be taken across shall be put in their boats or flats; 1 M'Cord 
157; and as soon as the carriage is fairly on the drop or slip of a fat, 
although driven by the owner's servant, it is in possession of the ferryman, 
and he is answerable. 1 M'Cord's R. 439.